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Peru declares emergency in 600+ municipalities due to El Niño
Peruvian authorities have declared a state of emergency in more than 600 municipalities, representing approximately one-third of the country, due to the high risk of drought caused by the El Niño phenomenon. The measure specifically aims to protect national food security, targeting regions in the Andes and the Amazon where drought is a primary concern.
The emergency declaration requires local authorities to coordinate closely with the central government on prevention and recovery efforts to mitigate risks to the population, agriculture, and livestock. This follows a previous emergency declaration in July that covered roughly 800 coastal municipalities facing heavy rainfall.
President Keiko Fujimori has announced the formation of a special committee to accelerate preventive works and interventions. According to the Peruvian Center for Emergency Assessment, Prevention, and Disaster Risk Reduction (CENEPRED), over 9.3 million people remain at very high risk of floods and landslides linked to El Niño. In 2023, similar weather patterns resulted in 99 deaths across the country.
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CENEPRED · El Niño · Keiko Fujimori · Peru
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Over 9.3 million people are at very high risk of floods and landslides related to El Niño. www.in.gr · www.ertnews.gr · www.newsbomb.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The El Niño phenomenon is expected to intensify in the coming months. www.in.gr · www.ertnews.gr · www.newsbomb.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The emergency measure is intended to protect food security due to high drought risks. www.in.gr · www.ertnews.gr · www.newsbomb.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] President Keiko Fujimori announced the creation of a special committee to accelerate preventive actions. www.in.gr · www.ertnews.gr · www.newsbomb.gr
- [● 2 SOURCES] In 2023, El Niño-related floods and landslides caused 99 deaths in Peru. www.in.gr · www.ertnews.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The state of emergency covers over one-third of the country's approximately 1,800 municipalities. www.in.gr · www.ertnews.gr · www.newsbomb.gr