The death toll from a massive landslide that struck southern Peru rose to at least 15 on Tuesday, ac-cording to a government tally, after dozens of homes were swallowed up by dirt and mud following heavy rainfall last weekend.
Another 20 people were injured after the land-slide struck on Sunday near the riverside town of Secocha, about 125 miles (200 km) northwest of the city of Arequipia. Another two people are missing, officials said.
At least 10 homes were destroyed, according to national emergency services, although that number appeared likely to grow significantly, along with 310 homes reported damaged so far.—AFP
