Peru girds for tough El Nino heat and rain
A state of emergency will be in effect in 607 of Peru's 1,800 municipalities so as to protect food security.
Peru has declared a state of emergency in a third of its cities due to the impending effects of El Nino, a weather phenomenon that brings intense heat and heavy rainfall. The Council of Ministers announced that 607 out of 1,800 municipalities will be affected in order to safeguard food security. The Andes mountains and the Amazon region are particularly vulnerable, with local authorities tasked with coordinating government efforts to mitigate risks.
President Keiko Fujimori, who assumed office just 15 days ago, has established a special commission to tackle the forthcoming climate emergency. In 2023, El Nino brought devastating flooding and landslides, claiming the lives of 99 individuals. According to the national disaster assessment agency Cenepred, over 9.3 million people, comprising more than a quarter of Peru's population, face high risks from flooding and landslides due to the upcoming El Nino.
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