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Chile: Senapred explains lack of SAE alert during Las Condes flood
BioBío ChileLO·CL·2 days ago
Heavy rains triggered a destructive mudslide in a locality of Chile, sweeping away vehicles, buses, and trees, as shown in social media videos. The event is part of an active weather emergency; casualties and damage extent are still unclear. This highlights infrastructure vulnerability to climate-driven disasters in urban areas.
A landslide, triggered by heavy rains, has swept vehicles and buses in eastern Santiago, Chile. Emergency response operations are underway, with President Kast confirming authorities are on-site. Casualties and the full extent of damage remain unclear.