At least 20 dead after torrential rains in Venezuela
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Heavy rains have also hit other parts of Venezuela, including the capital Caracas
The death toll from heavy rains that triggered mudslides and floods in western Venezuela has risen to 20, authorities said on Wednesday, with 17 others missing. Nine states are in an "emergency" situation and more than 54,000 people have been affected by the downpours, Interior Minister Remigio Ceballos said. On Tuesday he warned it would continue to rain "for the next 10 days." The hardest-hit areas are in the state of Merida, where the Mocoties river burst its banks and flooded a village, cutting off electricity and telephone links.More Related News