Avalanche in Mallama, Nariño, left six dead and one missing after stream flooding
A devastating avalanche in the municipality of Mallama, on Nariño's Pacific coast, left a tragic toll of six deceased people and one missing after the flooding of a stream that buried five rural homes.
TL;DR
- Six people died and one is missing due to a devastating avalanche in Mallama, Nariño.
- The avalanche was caused by a stream flooding after intense rainfall, burying five rural homes.
- All victims belonged to the same family, including a 17-year-old minor.
- Rescue operations are ongoing, complicated by unstable terrain and persistent rain.
- A community health post was also affected.
- Authorities are evaluating potential evacuations of the area due to the risk of further landslides.