At least 41 killed by heavy rains in Peru this year


LIMA, March 3 (Xinhua) -- At least 41 people have been killed and one remains missing as a result of the rainy season in Peru since the beginning of this year, the country's Ministry of Health said Tuesday.

According to an official statement, as of Monday, 56 people had been injured, of whom 48 were discharged and seven remain hospitalized.

On Feb. 25, the Peruvian government declared a 60-day state of emergency in various regions in view of the imminent danger posed by intense rainfall.

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