Ecuador's government on Friday raised the number of dead from a landslide in the Andean city of Alausi to 27, while rescue teams continued to look for missing people. Hem Soraya brings you the report.

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While rescue teams continued to look for missing people Ecuador’s government raised the number of dead from a landslide in the Andean city of Alausi to 23 and dozens of injuries. Erik Njoka brings you the report.

Ecuador landslide results in death of 23 residents

Almost a week since the landslide in Ecuador, as rescue teams continue to search for missing people, the number of dead has risen to 23. As per the latest figures, 67 people remain missing, while 37 people are injured. With the rescue groups gaining access to houses that were previously trapped under huge amounts of earth, the number of dead as per Reuters is gradually growing.&nbsp;

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Ecuador's risk agency in its latest report released on Friday said: "Security protocols to stabilise the ground are being applied so that the teams can continue with the search and rescue work in the affected area, including the use of machinery."

The nation's disaster agency in February had warned of a potential landslide danger for a 247-hectare (610-acre) area in Alausi. Part of the landslide-hit area, as per Reuters, was included in the warning.

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Other provinces in the Andes were given similar warnings by authorities on Friday due to the possibility of floods and landslides.

On Sunday, Alausi, in the province of Chimborazo, was hit by a landslide that according to official figures affected at least 850 people and destroyed 57 buildings. Heavy rains destroyed roads, bridges, and other infrastructure.

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Almost a week since the landslide in Ecuador, as rescue teams continue to search for missing people, the number of dead has risen to 23. As per the latest figures, 67 people remain missing, while 37 people are injured.

Almost a week since the landslide in Ecuador, as rescue teams continue to search for missing people, the number of dead has risen to 23. As per the latest figures, 67 people remain missing, while 37 people are injured. With the rescue groups gaining access to houses that were previously trapped under huge amounts of earth, the number of dead as per Reuters is gradually growing. Watch | At least 16 dead in Ecuador landslide caused by heavy rains Ecuador's risk agency in its latest report released on Friday said: "Security protocols to stabilise the ground are being applied so that the teams can continue with the search and rescue work in the affected area, including the use of machinery." The nation's disaster agency in February had warned of a potential landslide danger for a 247-hectare (610-acre) area in Alausi. Part of the landslide-hit area, as per Reuters, was included in the warning. Also read | At least 16 dead in Ecuador landslide caused by heavy rains Other provinces in the Andes were given similar warnings by authorities on Friday due to the possibility of floods and landslides. On Sunday, Alausi, in the province of Chimborazo, was hit by a landslide that according to official figures affected at least 850 people and destroyed 57 buildings. Heavy rains destroyed roads, bridges, and other infrastructure. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Ecuador landslide death toll rises to 23; rescuers continue to look for 67 missing people

In today's episode of WION Climate Tracker, we bring you climate stories from around the world - At least 17 people have died from a landslide triggered by heavy rains in Ecuador's Andean region, sweeping down parts of Alausi. The landslide struck on Sunday night and at least 72 people continue to remain missing. Philippine fishermen struggle as oil spill keeps them ashore.

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At least 17 people have died from a landslide triggered by heavy rains in Ecuador's Andean region, sweeping down parts of Alausi. The landslide struck on Sunday night and at least 72 people continue to remain missing.

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At least 16 people have died in a landslide triggered by months of heavy rainfall in the south of&nbsp;Ecuador, the government said on Monday.

The mudslide happened late on Sunday night, burying dozens of homes, injuring 16 people and affecting around 500, the Risk Management Secretariat (SNGR) said in a statement.

Ecuador&nbsp;President Guillermo Lasso said on Twitter that firefighters from neighboring areas had been deployed to the village of Alausi in Chimborazo province, around 300 kilometers (180 miles) south of the capital, "to attend to the affected citizens."

Images shared on local media showed dozens of rescuers and civilians trying to clear debris by hand in the dead of night with only torches for light in the mountainous region.

Authorities said they are looking for seven missing people.

Since the start of the year, heavy rains in&nbsp;Ecuador&nbsp;have led to the deaths of 22 people, destroyed 72 homes and damaged more than 6,900, according to the SNGR.

The downpours have caused close to 1,000 dangerous events, such as landslides and flooding.

The area affected by Sunday's disaster had been in a designated "yellow alert" risk zone since February due to other landslides.

The government said it had mobilized the national police, armed forces, the health ministry and the Red Cross to help with the rescue efforts.

"We have activated temporary accommodation and mobilized sleeping kits for those that have lost their homes," said a government statement on Twitter.

The landslide on Sunday came just over a week after 15 people, including a Peruvian, were killed when a strong quake struck in the southwestern border region with Peru.

The earthquake, registered at a magnitude of 6.5 by local authorities, caused 22 landslides that blocked roads in the provinces of El Oro and Azuay.&nbsp;

Afterwards, the government declared a two-month state of emergency in 13 of the country's 24 provinces, allowing economic resources to be redistributed to affected areas.

In February, heavy rains forced oil pumping in the country to be suspended for five days for safety checks over fears that a major oil pipeline could have been damaged by the collapse of a bridge.

Ecuador's Andean valleys can have a rainy season that lasts from October until May.

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At least 16 people have died in a landslide triggered by months of heavy rainfall in the south of Ecuador, the government said on Monday. The mudslide happened late on Sunday night, burying dozens of homes, injuring 16 people and affecting around 500, the Risk Management Secretariat (SNGR) said in a statement.

At least 16 people have died in a landslide triggered by months of heavy rainfall in the south of Ecuador, the government said on Monday. The mudslide happened late on Sunday night, burying dozens of homes, injuring 16 people and affecting around 500, the Risk Management Secretariat (SNGR) said in a statement. Ecuador President Guillermo Lasso said on Twitter that firefighters from neighboring areas had been deployed to the village of Alausi in Chimborazo province, around 300 kilometers (180 miles) south of the capital, "to attend to the affected citizens." Images shared on local media showed dozens of rescuers and civilians trying to clear debris by hand in the dead of night with only torches for light in the mountainous region. Authorities said they are looking for seven missing people. Since the start of the year, heavy rains in Ecuador have led to the deaths of 22 people, destroyed 72 homes and damaged more than 6,900, according to the SNGR. The downpours have caused close to 1,000 dangerous events, such as landslides and flooding. The area affected by Sunday's disaster had been in a designated "yellow alert" risk zone since February due to other landslides. The government said it had mobilized the national police, armed forces, the health ministry and the Red Cross to help with the rescue efforts. "We have activated temporary accommodation and mobilized sleeping kits for those that have lost their homes," said a government statement on Twitter. The landslide on Sunday came just over a week after 15 people, including a Peruvian, were killed when a strong quake struck in the southwestern border region with Peru. The earthquake, registered at a magnitude of 6.5 by local authorities, caused 22 landslides that blocked roads in the provinces of El Oro and Azuay. Afterwards, the government declared a two-month state of emergency in 13 of the country's 24 provinces, allowing economic resources to be redistributed to affected areas. In February, heavy rains forced oil pumping in the country to be suspended for five days for safety checks over fears that a major oil pipeline could have been damaged by the collapse of a bridge. Ecuador's Andean valleys can have a rainy season that lasts from October until May. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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