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Heavy rain batters Chile’s capital, sweeping away cars and flooding homes

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What happened

Heavy rains have triggered mudslides in Chile’s capital, Santiago, sweeping cars through streets and flooding homes and hospitals…

Key facts

  • Reported by ABC News and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:43:12 UTC.

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