# Cars swept downhill as flash floods hit northern Chile

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- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-19 09:22 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/19/cars-swept-downhill-as-flash-floods-hit-northern-chile?traffic_source=rss

> Flash floods and mudslides tore through northern Chile, sweeping cars downhill. Residents recalled terrifying moments as emergency crews evacuated people and cleared streets. Chile declared a state of catastrophe in Tocopilla province while heavy rain continued.

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