RSOE EDIS: Peru - Flash Flood - 2010.03.02

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2010-03-02 13:09:16 - Flash Flood - Peru EDIS CODE: FF-20100302-25174-PER Date & Time: 2010-03-02 13:09:16 [UTC] Area: Peru, Cusco Region, District of Taray , Cochahuasi Number of death person(s): 8 Missing person(s): 20 Damage level: Heavy (Level 3) Not confirmed information! Description: Flooding in Peru has killed at least eight people after torrential rains caused rivers to overflow their banks, say police officials. Heavy rains in the Cusco region caused the incident on Monday. An unnamed government official said there were 20 people missing. Rescue workers have done their best to reach those trapped in the ensuing mudslide. The official added that 70 percent of the homes in the village of Cochahuasi in the district of Taray have been destroyed. Late January, rampaging rivers in the Cusco region washed away the railroad that transports tourists to Machu Picchu. The ancient site, which is Peru's main tourist attraction, is located 500 km (310 miles) southeast of the capital, Lima. Posted:2010-03-02 13:09:16 [UTC] Please DO NOT reply to this message: replies may be treated as errors and result in your subscription being deleted. If you have trouble or other queries, send email to havaria@rsoe.hu RSOE EDIS is operated by the National Association of Radio-Distress Signalling and Infocommunications (RSOE), Budapest, Hungary. Because of the complexity of this system and its dependence on other systems, we cannot be responsible for delays or failures in forwarding or transmission. You're receiving this AlertMail because you subscribed for the service. To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Contact: havaria@rsoe.hu