Peru’s Keiko Fujimori Orders Sedapal Restructuring After Lima Floods
Heavy rain exposed an old sewer system. The president promised a fix and emergency works. The post Peru’s Keiko Fujimori Orders Sedapal Restructuring After Lima Floods appeared first on The Rio Times .
Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori announced a major restructuring of state water and sewer company Sedapal on August 17, 2026, in response to recent flooding in Lima. The flooding was caused by heavy rain, linked to a weather system named DANA Anibal, which caused an overflow of Sedapal's sewer network. The old sewer system in Villa El Salvador and other areas of Lima Sur collapsed, leading to raw sewage mixing with floodwaters.
Fujimori promised a technical and administrative reorganization of Sedapal to address structural failures in the drainage and sewer system. The restructuring aims to fix aging infrastructure and improve maintenance, with emergency measures including two six-inch motor pumps and six hydrojet units to work around the clock while repairs are made.
The government declared emergency status for Villa El Salvador and other affected areas to speed up drainage and sanitation works, allowing faster access to funds, equipment, and personnel. Residents have long complained about Sedapal's poor service and outdated infrastructure, but the recent floods highlight the urgent need for improvements.
The restructuring will take time, but it could create business opportunities in Lima for construction and engineering firms investing in modern sewer systems.
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