A sudden storm brought heavy rain to the capital of Chile this week. If you walk outside in Santiago, streets look like rushing rivers.
The intense water caused huge problems across the city within just a few hours. Officials report that six people were injured after water rushed into neighborhoods without warning. Fast-moving water swept away parked cars, tossing them into walls and fences down steep roads. Many family homes were completely flooded with mud and brown river water, ruining furniture and floors. You can see emergency workers rushing to bring help to trapped neighbors. Because the storm will not stop yet, the government declared a high alert for ten surrounding areas. Officials warn that wet hills can collapse into a sudden mudslide. This type of slide brings deep rocks and thick soil down the mountains, creating serious danger for everyone living below. Neighborhood teams work together right now to clear blocked street drains before the next round of rain starts. Every district in the valley is preparing sandbags to stop the damage and keep families safe from rising waters.
Emergency crews urge you to stay indoors until the storm passes. The rescue teams continue searching wet streets to make sure everyone finds shelter tonight.
