Death toll in Peru rises to 72 amid massive floods
The number of people killed in Peru following intense rains and mudslides across the nation has climbed to 72, with thousands more displaced and others awaiting rescue. Overflowing rivers have reportedly damaged over 1 lakh homes and collapsed 117 bridges across the country. "There hasn't been an incident of this strength...since 1998," President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski said.