Deadly mudslide hits houses in Venezuela, killing at least 22, missing more

On October 10, 65, the BBC news agency reported that a severe mudslide occurred in Las Tellerias, south of Caracas.Venezuela After the phenomenon of La Niña and the influence of hurricane “Julia” (Julia) causing inclement weather, heavy rainfall, the El Pato River. flooded the banks and flooded the houses of the people The buildings, structures, cars, roads and trees were swept away by the muddy currents.

News reports stated that At least 22 bodies have been found so far, while more than 1,000 rescuers are searching for 52 more missing. and ordered the establishment of temporary shelters to support people affected by this natural disaster

The city of Las Tellerias, regarding 67 kilometers south of Caracas, is Venezuela’s latest city. That has been severely affected by the La Niña weather phenomenon. caused by the variability of warm Pacific currents affecting the climate in Asia, Africa and Latin America. It was also influenced by Hurricane “Julia”, a Category 1 hurricane, the fifth hurricane of the season, to make landfall near Nicaragua’s Pearl Lagoon. On October 9, with a wind speed of 136 kilometers per hour.

News reports stated that The cause of the loss was due to the sudden landslide of mud from the mountain. Until the people do not have time to prepare to cope in time.

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