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Three Killed as House Collapses in Oaxaca’s Sierra Sur After Days of Heavy Rain

Authorities say saturated slopes from persistent rains caused the Chilapa collapse.

Overview

  • The victims were two women, reportedly ages 60 and 43, and a child of about eight, according to municipal reports.
  • Municipal and state Civil Protection teams, supported by local residents, are carrying out recovery operations at the site.
  • The state agency reported additional landslides across San Agustín Loxicha localities including Cerro León, San Francisco, Magdalena, Piedra Quelove and others.
  • In San Andrés Lovene, a fallen utility pole cut electricity and CFE crews worked to restore service.
  • Officials also noted road impacts on Highway 175 near Jalatengo and urged residents to rely on official channels and not spread rumors.