Two dead, five missing after river overflows in western Peru

29/4/2025 7:36

At least two children were killed and five people remain missing after a river overflowed early Monday in the western Peruvian region of Ancash, local health authorities confirmed.



Ricardo Natividad, a regional health official, said the incident occurred in the district of Independencia, in Huaraz province, after a landslide caused the Casca River to overflow.



"The police are searching for survivors and victims. So far, they have reported five missing people and two deceased children," Natividad said in a video shared on social media.



He added that health teams are providing mental health support to affected residents, many of whom are struggling with hunger.