Devastating landslide buries hundreds of homes in northern Peru

A landslide in northern Peru buried tons of of buildings and is believed to have killed at the very least one, in accordance with experiences.

Harrowing video captured the collapse of the hillside above the village within the area of Chavin de Huantar on Thursday night.

In footage obtained by the BBC, a large cloud of mud engulfs the houses after the hillside crumbles, whereas screams are heard within the background.

A view of the landslide zone, within the district of Chavin de Huantar, Peru on July 1, 2022.

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A landslide in northern Peru buried tons of of buildings.

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Pictures printed in The Mirror present villagers working for his or her lives amid the destruction.

Peruivan Protection Minister Jose Luis Gavidia mentioned one aged man who was unable to flee the river of rocks and soil was believed killed, the Mirror reported.

No less than 200 houses had been buried by the massive particles area. A regional rescue staff was looking for individuals caught within the landslide and serving to to evacuate the remainder of the city.

The landslide is believed to have killed at the very least one, in accordance with experiences.

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No less than 200 houses had been buried by the massive particles area.

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The regional emergency company had warned earlier this week concerning the hazard after a slide had began on June 21.

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