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Central Chile flooding October 2026
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FIRST ENTRY OCT 08
OCT 08 · Day 1
Flooding in central Chile, residents airlifted to safety
In Talagante, police used helicopters to rescue people and pets living on the banks of the Mapocho who had been surprised by the fast-rising waters overnight.
Officials said they have yet to confirm the cause of death of the person found in San Bernardo.
Meteorologists have said this is the rainiest October for the Santiago area in 76 years.