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Santiago Tornado and Hailstorm
Santiago, Chile, faces tornado and spring hailstorm after record rain.
In brief
Santiago, Chile, faces tornado and spring hailstorm after record rain. A tornado and unusual spring hailstorm overwhelmed Santiago, Chile, causing flooding, power outages, and a red alert. Originally reported by Mercopress.
Tornado and Hailstorm Strike Santiago
A tornado and unusual spring hailstorm overwhelmed Santiago, Chile, on Tuesday, October 14, 2026.
Red Alert Declared
The national disaster prevention service declared a red alert in Santiago's Metropolitan Region five days after a mudslide.
Flooding and Power Outages
Over 22,000 homes lost electricity, streets flooded, and schools suspended in Santiago, Providencia, and Las Condes.
Climate Link
Climatologist Alejandro Vial linked the storm to global warming and El Niño, calling it an electrical storm like none seen in Santiago.
The essence
A tornado and unusual spring hailstorm overwhelmed Santiago, Chile, causing flooding, power outages, and a red alert.
