Girl missing as heavy rains in Bolivia cause landslide in capital La Paz

Homes are flooded by the overflowing Pasajahuira River in La Paz, Bolivia (Juan Karita/AP)

A landslide caused by heavy rains after a prolonged drought in La Paz, the capital of Bolivia, has flooded dozens of homes, local authorities said.

It swept away a young girl, spurred evacuations and left parts of the city without electricity.