Venezuela: Massive power outages as 20,000 families displaced by heavy rains

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Caracas has announced emergency measures for relief and reconstruction, after thousands of homes were hit by destructive rains and mudslides. (Local media)

The flooding was most devastating in the nation’s western regions, with precipitation in the worst-hit areas drenched in three times the seasonal average

The extreme weather destroyed housing, cut off roads, and caused massive water, electricity, and communications outages.

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