# Chile declares Red Alert in parts of Santiago after heavy rain and mudslides

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Topic: World · Status: published · Version: 1
Published: 2026-10-08T23:48:00.142Z · Updated: 2026-10-08T23:48:00.142Z
Record: https://davids.news/s/chile-declares-red-alert-in-parts-of-santiago-after-heavy-rain-and-mudslides-c699c831

The UK Foreign Office advises people in affected areas to follow local authorities’ instructions, including evacuation orders.

- Chile’s SENAPRED declared a Red Alert in areas of eastern Santiago’s Metropolitan Region, according to UK travel advice.

Why it matters: The advisory says heavy rain and severe mudslides are affecting Andean and pre-Andean areas.

What’s next: The UK Foreign Office advises checking updates from Chilean civil protection and local officials.

## Original sources

- [UK Foreign Office](<https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/chile>) — primary announcement
  Source: UK Foreign Office 2026 · Original report: 2026-10-08T23:26:56.000Z

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