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Peru and Ecuador declare emergencies amid El Niño threat
South American nations Peru and Ecuador are implementing emergency measures to prepare for the El Niño phenomenon. In Peru, the government has declared a 60-day state of emergency across 893 districts in 23 regions to facilitate urgent mitigation works. This response follows projections from the Enfen agency, which estimates a 70% probability of an extraordinary El Niño event occurring between late 2026 and early 2027.
In Ecuador, President Daniel Noboa has signed Executive Decree 485, designating El Niño response as a national priority. This decree follows a red alert issued by the National Risk Management Secretariat and mandates coordination among nine ministries to manage prevention, response, and recovery. Local authorities, such as the Chimborazo Provincial Government and the Municipality of Otavalo, have already begun deploying machinery and implementing drainage cleaning plans.
Infrastructure and water security are central to these efforts. The Municipality of Lima is cleaning the Chilca River to prevent flooding, while Epmaps in Quito is monitoring water sources and treatment plants to ensure a stable supply for its three million residents during potential climate shifts.
Entities
Agencia Estatal de Meteorología · Argentina · Comisión Nacional del Agua · Corrientes · Daniel Noboa · Ecuador · El Niño · El Niño · Enfen · Instituto Geofísico · Mexico · Municipality of Lima
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [DISPUTED] President Daniel Noboa signed Executive Decree 485 to prioritize prevention and response to El Niño. notimercio.ec
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Indeci warns that the climate emergency will intensify between November and December. canaln.pe
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Risk management expert Santiago Valarezo noted that several local governments have preparedness scores below 50%. fmmundo.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Peruvian government declared a state of emergency in 893 districts across 22 regions and Callao. latino-news.com · canaln.pe
- [● 4 SOURCES] The National Risk Management Secretariat declared a red alert across Ecuador. notimercio.ec · elnorte.ec · www.extra.ec · centrotvecuador.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Enfen agency projects a 70% probability that the El Niño event will reach extraordinary magnitude between late 2026 and early 2027. latino-news.com · canaln.pe
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Cleaning of the El Macho canal in Machala is 70% complete, with a target finish date of September 30. www.expreso.ec
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Epmaps is implementing monitoring and maintenance to ensure water supply in Quito during the El Niño phenomenon. www.extra.ec
- [○ 1 SOURCE] 691 districts across 22 departments in Peru face a very high risk of mass movements during September-November 2026. diariocorreo.pe
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Municipality of Lima is cleaning the Chilca River in Pucusana to prevent flooding. construir.com.pe
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Peruvian government declared a 60-day state of emergency in various regions due to El Niño. ahora.com.pe · pachamamaradio.org
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Over 7 million people in Peru are at high risk of landslides, mudslides, and floods due to El Niño. diariocorreo.pe