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South Peru Braces for Death Toll as Floods Wreak Havoc in Southern Regions
Heavy rains and deadly floods have hit Peru's southern regions, resulting in the deaths of a father and son who were victims of a mudslide, with thousands seeking shelter from the torrential downpours.
Heavy rains and deadly floods have hit southern Peru, causing widespread destruction in the regions of Ica and Arequipa. Authorities have recovered the bodies of a father and son who died in a mudslide triggered by the heavy rains. Thousands of people are seeking shelter due to the devastating flooding, which has also left many without access to basic necessities like food and water. The full extent of the damage is still being assessed, but officials confirm that multiple lives have been lost to the disaster.
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