marianna sanchez has the story. >> left dozens of homes and vehicles bury idied under the rubble. the water levels rose endangered at least three towns in the area. >> we were dying. everything was breaking and burying us. the house is full of sand. >> officials say at least seven people died, some of them children. rescue teams have opened refuges for nearly 250 families. power lines remain down. authorities have helped victims with tents water, food and blankets. the mud has completely blocked the supply route. authorities say it will take within five to six days to clean up the road. forecasters for the countries say both the current weather cons will continue unstable for now. the torrential rains will remain a danger to those already affected. al jazeera lima peru. >> live purse we're talking about now lee quon yew died on monday, was 91. >>> u.s. secretary of state john kerry delivered closing remarks in a investment senate. part of his idea to boost foreign investment in the country. >> i think the united states of america particularly at this moment in time is without doub

. >> that is something marianna can only dream about. the dry season has just started. she doesn't benefit from the hydroelectric power plant. she does not have electricity. she doesn't care about that. she just wants clean water to get through the day. >> we are always interested in how you perceive the rapid changes around us. today we hear from juan in peru. >> my name is juan. i'm 23 years old and live in lima, peru. at the moment, i'm still a student. i'm studying cinematography and would like to work in the film industry. i just love to tell stories. i like music. i play the peruvian drum. there are so many things you can eat when you are in peru. i love ceviche. rice with seafood, loma saltado, stirfry, i can talk about it until the tape runs out. just living in peru is a wonderful thing. you can come here to miraflores or go to barranco to enjoy the beautiful landscape. i have few worries. not having a job, not completing what i have set out to achieve, like having a family, and finishing my studies. i'd like to travel to europe sometime, to england. i think tha