At least 27 people have tragically lost their lives in landslides and floods across Latin America following a week of heavy rains. The devastating weather has caused significant damage to roads and bridges, complicating rescue efforts for those affected.
Authorities are issuing warnings that the death toll may continue to climb as the full extent of the disaster becomes clearer. Families are reeling from the loss of loved ones, while communities struggle to rebuild and recover from the destruction left in the wake of the flooding.
The Latin American region is no stranger to natural disasters, but the scale of this recent flooding has been particularly devastating. As emergency response teams work tirelessly to assist those in need and assess the damage, the resilience of the affected communities is being put to the test.
Our thoughts are with all those impacted by these tragic events, and we hope for a swift and effective response to help those in need recover from this disaster.
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Video “Latin America floods: More than dozen killed after heavy rains” was uploaded on 06/22/2024 to Youtube Channel Al Jazeera English