Man sails a sailboat through a flooded street in Santiago

The floods caused by the heavy rains recorded in Santiago left an unusual scene that quickly went viral on social media: a man sailing a small sailboat down a water-covered street.

In the images, the man can be seen moving on the boat in the middle of the flooded road, a situation that caught the attention of users and generated various reactions due to the unusual nature of the scene.

The incident occurred amidst the rainfall that has affected different sectors of the city, causing water accumulation on streets and avenues.

Rains generate concern

Urban flooding represents a difficulty for the movement of vehicles and pedestrians, in addition to increasing the risks for those who must travel through the affected areas.

In these types of situations, the public is advised to avoid crossing flooded streets, as the depth of the water and the condition of the pavement can hide dangers.

The sailboat scene became one of the most talked-about episodes on digital platforms, amidst the difficulties caused by the rains in Santiago.