El Niño / La Niña impact — currently El Niño conditions emerging
El Niño · active now
Wetter central Chile; eases long-term drought but raises flood risk.
La Niña
Drier central Chile; aggravates drought and water shortages.
7-day forecast — Chile
Open-MeteoMostly dry with rain Mon (18mm). Carry rain gear that day.
- ⚠ River flood high: discharge +347% vs normal (peak Tue)
Tue
Cloudy
24° / 12°
💧 0% · 0mm
🌬 9 km/h
Wed
Cloudy
22° / 14°
💧 4% · 0mm
🌬 7 km/h
Thu
Cloudy
19° / 13°
💧 22% · 0mm
🌬 10 km/h
Fri
Cloudy
22° / 13°
💧 35% · 0mm
🌬 6 km/h
Sat
Cloudy
26° / 15°
💧 4% · 0mm
🌬 11 km/h
Sun
Mostly sunny
25° / 14°
💧 18% · 0mm
🌬 11 km/h
Mon
Showers
18° / 12°
💧 60% · 18mm
🌬 7 km/h
7-day temperature outlook
AI weather ensemble · Chile
Moderate confidence· why?
- Some divergence between members — treat the range, not the midpoint, as the forecast.
Plan for the upper end of the range and follow official local authorities for confirmed warnings.
Model comparison — Chile
4 models · daily max °C| Model | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECMWF | 19 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 20 |
| GFS | — | 23 | 21 | 20 | 21 |
| ICON | — | 24 | 22 | 20 | 22 |
| GEM | — | 21 | 19 | 17 | 19 |
| Spread | — | ±3 | ±4 | ±3 | ±3 |
Spread = warmest−coolest model mean per day. Small spread → models agree (higher confidence); large → genuine uncertainty.
Emergency resources
Chile · call now or find nearby
ACTIVE EVENTS — Chile (0)
No active events recorded in Chile right now.
How to prepare
Full guide ↗Flooding
El Niño / La Niña can drive heavy rainfall, river and flash flooding, and landslides.
Before
- Know if you are in a flood-prone or low-lying area; plan a route to higher ground.
- Move valuables and electrics above expected flood level; prepare sandbags if available.
- Charge phones and keep your go-bag ready when heavy rain is forecast.
During
- Turn Around, Don’t Drown — never walk, swim or drive through flood water (15 cm can knock you down, 60 cm floats a car).
- Move to higher ground immediately if told to evacuate; avoid bridges over fast water.
- Stay away from downed power lines; assume water is contaminated.
After
- Return only when authorities say it is safe; watch for weakened structures.
- Do not use wet electrical devices; boil/treat water until declared safe.
- Document damage with photos for aid/insurance.
Tropical cyclone / storm surge
ENSO shifts where cyclones form and track; some regions see more intense storms and surge.
Before
- Know your evacuation zone and route; reinforce/secure roof, windows and loose objects.
- Prepare your kit, fuel and cash before the storm; agree when you will leave.
- Follow the official storm category and warnings — do not wait for the eye to pass.
During
- Shelter in a small, windowless interior room on the lowest safe floor.
- Stay indoors during the calm "eye" — winds return suddenly from the opposite direction.
- Evacuate early if in a surge zone; surge, not wind, causes most deaths.
After
- Beware downed lines, gas leaks, and flood water; do not sightsee.
- Use generators outdoors only — carbon-monoxide kills.