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Residents airlifted to safety after flooding in central Chile

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: BBC News
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What happened

The Mapocho river has burst its banks after an unusually large amount of rain fell in recent days.

Key facts

  • Reported by BBC News and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:31:22 UTC.

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