Seven killed in floods in Peru

San Martin (Peru): Torrential rains caused severe landslides and a highway collapse in the San Martin region of Peru.

At least seven people were killed in the floods and thousands have been displaced.

Residents found it hard to evacuated the areas, as many of the main roadways were blocked by water, dirt and debris.

The rains caused the Black River to overflow, leaving the Amazonian town of Pozuzo isolated in mountains of mud.

Thousands of people have been affected by strong rains since late December.