Massive landslide in Venezuela kills 15 people

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The capital city of Caracas also experienced heavy flooding that caused road blockage and several other types of damage, leaving hundreds fear for their lives. However, Mérida continues to be reported as the worse hit area from the heavy rains.The administration has initiated its rescue missions to take out survivors from the debris. So far, there are no reports on how many people are missing, but the officials are examining the condition. The death toll is also expected to rise in Mérida, where everything appeared to be under the debris of landslide.Officials said electricity in Tovar was damaged, and residents had no electricity or telephone connections. It is not the first time that the Mocotíes Valley has been hit by deadly mud. In 2005, more than 40 people died, and dozens went missing in the region when some rivers overflowed.Author Profile
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