Kast declared a disaster zone east of Santiago, Chile, after a flash flood swept away vehicles and left at least six injured.

Chilean President José Antonio Kast decreed a state of catastrophe on Thursday in the Las Condes area located in the eastern zone of Santiago. The declaration follows a destructive torrent of water that surged through the steep streets of the capital district.

The flash flood caused significant damage to the area, visibly sweeping away vehicles and public buses as the rushing water overwhelmed local infrastructure.