 A prolonged drought has been occurring in central Chile since 2010, with annual rainfall deficits ranging from 25 to 45 percent. This event stands out due to its longevity and large extent, and is considered a megadrout. The largest rainfall relative anomalies occurred in the northern, semi-arid sector of central Chile. ENSO neutral conditions have prevailed since 2011, with a strong El Niño in 2015. The precipitation deficit resulted in amplified declines in river flow, reservoir volumes, and groundwater levels along central Chile and westernmost Argentina. Vegetation productivity decreased in the shrublin-dominated northern sector, but a mix of greening and browning patches occurred farther south. The ongoing warming in central Chile may have contributed to vegetation changes by increasing potential of apotranspiration. The understanding of the nature and biophysical impacts of the megadrout helps as a foundation for preparedness efforts to confront a dry, warm future regional climate scenario. This article was authored by R. D. Garode, R. D. Garode, C. Alvarez-Garitan, and others. We are article.tv, links in the description below.