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Italy landslide: Aftermath of Ischia disaster in pictures

The Italian island of Ischia has been left covered in mud after severe storm weather triggered a landslide, dragging homes and cars away.

Heavy rains have been battering Campania, the region surrounding Ischia and nearby Naples, for several days.

Rescue teams are continuing to search for those missing.

News imageCiro de Luca/Reuters A view of collapsed buildings on the Italian holiday island of IschiaCiro de Luca/Reuters
One resident said she heard loud thunder at about 03:00 (02:00 GMT) on Sunday, followed by the landslide, which destroyed entire buildings
News imageCiro de Luca/Reuters A bus and damaged cars are seen after being dragged into the Tyrrhenian SeaCiro de Luca/Reuters
As the mud made its way down Ischia's hills, buses and cars were swept into the Tyrrhenian Sea
News imageCiro de Luca/Reuters A woman looks down from a balcony at a street covered in debris and damaged vehiclesCiro de Luca/Reuters
The same destruction could be seen around the town
News imageReuters Rescuers help an injured man following the landslideReuters
Rescue workers helped those who had been injured but their efforts were hampered by ongoing bad weather
News imageCiro de Luca/Reuters A man in a bulldozer removes mud from a streetCiro de Luca/Reuters
Meanwhile, workers began the laborious task of removing mud from Ischia's streets
News imageCiro de Luca/Reuters A resident carries some belongings covered in mudCiro de Luca/Reuters
Some residents moved their mud-covered belongings after the landslide engulfed their homes
News imageCiro Fusco/EPA A hotel covered in mud stains suggests the landslide had considerable heightCiro Fusco/EPA
Behind them, buildings stood stained with mud