Heavy Hailstorm Hits Santiago, Chile, Blanketing Homes and Backyards

Heavy hail lashed parts of Santiago's Metropolitan Region in Chile on October 2, 2026, catching residents off guard with a sudden and intense thunderstorm. Footage filmed by @mgarcia318 shows hailstones falling heavily across a residential backyard, rapidly covering corrugated roofs, brick walls and plants in a layer resembling snow. The hailstorm affected communes including Peñalolén, La Florida and Puente Alto, as locals experienced a brief but intense spell of severe weather. Video credit: @mgarcia318