At least 6 people are dead and 12 missing after flash flood in Guatemala sweeps homes into river

GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Heavy rains have caused a flash flood in Guatemala’s capital that swept several humble homes into a river and left t least six people dead and 12 missing, including 10 minors. Guatemala’s National Disaster Reduction Coordinator said the death toll had risen to six, including a young girl. The 5-year-old girl was recovered by firefighters partially buried in debris and mud some 3 miles (5 kilometers) down the Naranjo river. Guatemala City officials explained that garbage and other debris had effectively dammed the Naranjo river upstream causing water to pool in the overnight downpour. When the dam broke it unleashed a torrent that swept away precarious homes.