Powerful lightning illuminates the hills during a lightning storm in Santiago, Chile

On October 20, 2026, in Santiago, Chile, @JoseG_35 shared a video showing a nighttime electrical storm over the city. In the footage, thick clouds fill the sky above the illuminated cityscape, with flashes of lightning brightening the clouds and revealing the storm above. The lights from buildings and streets glow beneath the dark sky, creating a striking contrast with the storm clouds overhead. According to local media reports published on October 20, a strong frontal weather system brought thunderstorms, showers, and hail to Santiago and surrounding areas. The first lightning storms were reported shortly after 4:30 a.m., with flashes observed around 4:40 a.m. in areas near the foothills and northern parts of the capital. Chilean authorities issued red alerts for 10 municipalities in the Metropolitan Region because of the risk of landslides and mudslides, while forecasts warned of further heavy rainfall and strong wind gusts throughout the day.