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Venezuela: At least eight dead from floods – Reports of three missing

Eight people have so far died in floods in the northwestern state of Tachira Venezuelaas the country’s authorities announced on Friday.

The victims they were swept away by a rushing torrent which struck a camp in the town of Lobatera. Among the victims are four minorsaccording to local civil protection agency officials.

As reported by APE-MPE, the fate of two others from the Lobatera camp and a 35-year-old farmer from El Cobre is unknown, who was swept away on his motorcycle. Rescuers found the bike, but not the 35-year-old.

Many areas in the northwestern part of Venezuela were faced with extensive floods due to the heavy rains of the last few days. In a video from the city of Barquisimeto, roads turned into rivers can be seen.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqJTguwYUns

Source: News Beast

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