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.

One resident said she heard loud thunder at about 03:00 (02:00 GMT) on Sunday, followed by the landslide, which destroyed entire buildings

As the mud made its way down Ischia's hills, buses and cars were swept into the Tyrrhenian Sea

The same destruction could be seen around the town

Rescue workers helped those who had been injured but their efforts were hampered by ongoing bad weather

Meanwhile, workers began the laborious task of removing mud from Ischia's streets

Some residents moved their mud-covered belongings after the landslide engulfed their homes

Behind them, buildings stood stained with mud