16 Killed in Ecuador Mountain Town Landslide

A landslide triggered by heavy rains has claimed the lives of 16 individuals in the mountainous town of Alausi, located in Ecuador’s Chimborazo state. The disaster, which struck in the Andes Mountains region, has also resulted in the disappearance of seven people, while six were rescued alive. Numerous homes were buried in the ground due to the landslide, and search and rescue operations are ongoing, according to authorities.