At least 166 people have been killed in avalanches in the Salang Pass. Rescuers are continuing to dig through snow in northern Afghanistan to reach hundreds trapped in their vehicles. (VIDEO AVAILABLE)

A mud and water avalanche flooded the thermal resort located in Jardin de Reyes, a few meters from the Hotel by the same name. It covered several cars and there are over 50 people injured.

Tartagal City Council decided to remove kirchnerist mayor Sergio Leavy, who is accused of embezzlement, malfeasance in his duties and illicit enrichment.

Heavy rain has triggered rock and mud avalanches near the capital Santiago, killing at least two people and leaving one missing.

A snow and rocks avalanche worsened transit conditions on national route 7. There are thousands of trucks stranded for not being able to cross the border, which has been closed for the last five days.

The mayor of Nóvita, Iber Antonio López, said that the avalanche originated immediately after the overflowing of river Suramita and that till now the six bodies had been rescued.