Peru rescues individuals trapped by landslides on highway for nearly a week

Authorities in Peru’s Arequipa region have initiated helicopter evacuations following severe rains and landslides that have rendered sections of the Southern Coastal Highway impassable, stranding numerous individuals and vehicles for six days. Efforts are underway to rescue those affected as conditions remain hazardous. The situation highlights the ongoing challenges posed by extreme weather events in the region.

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