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Heavy rains flood central Chile; people airlifted to safety
Severe storms hit Chile, forcing emergency rescues as officials blame the El Niño weather pattern.
A rescue helicopter hovers over flooded houses in central Chile to lift residents to safety.
By John Doe
Reporting from Chile 
Oct. 9, 2026, 2:23 a.m. - 2 weeks, 1 day ago
Heavy rain is hitting central Chile hard. The downpour is causing major floods. Many people have been trapped by the rising water.
Rescue teams are working quickly. They are using helicopters to lift people out of danger. These residents are being taken to higher, safer ground.
Experts say the weather is being made worse by El Niño. El Niño is a natural change in ocean temperatures that happens every few years. It often brings extreme weather, like heavy rain or big droughts, to different parts of the world.
Right now, local teams are focused on getting everyone to safety. They are watching the water levels closely as the rain continues to fall.
Source: BBC
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