Landslide strikes Las Condes in Santiago, Chile

On Thursday, October 8, 2026, a severe landslide triggered by heavy rainfall devastated the affluent suburb of Las Condes, located at the foothills of the Andes in Santiago, Chile. The disaster resulted in at least six injuries, including a one-year-old infant who suffered a fracture, as torrents of mud and debris swept through the streets and buried dozens of vehicles. Emergency services were deployed to rescue residents trapped in their homes, vehicles, and a local university.

In response to the catastrophe, Chilean President Jose Antonio Kast declared Las Condes a 'disaster zone' via the platform X to facilitate the mobilization of emergency resources. The extreme weather also impacted critical infrastructure, leading the UC Christus clinic to suspend its emergency department and outpatient services until at least Friday. Rescue operations continue as authorities monitor the situation to assess the extent of the damage and ensure public safety.