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Water scarcity and weather risks in Peru

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Authorities in the Cusco and Puno regions of Peru continue to address critical water shortages and scarcity risks. In Cusco, officials are evaluating the effectiveness of a 60-day state of emergency regarding water deficits. The National Institute of Civil Defense (INDECI) and the regional government are reviewing municipal progress, noting that some local authorities have failed to complete required information in the National Information System for Response and Rehabilitation (SINPAD). Officials are determining whether to extend the emergency declaration. In Puno, the Regional Office of Disaster Risk Management and Security has warned of impending scarcity due to projected decreases in rainfall. Forecasts suggest precipitation levels for the first quarter of the year may fall below expectations, threatening water availability and livestock activities. While roughly 50% of municipalities are taking action, officials have criticized the other half for a lack of preventive measures. The Achaya district, along with sectors in Lampa, Azángaro, and San Román, has been identified as particularly vulnerable due to soil conditions that allow for rapid water filtration. Recent developments indicate that authorities are also managing the impacts of the El Niño phenomenon. In the Tumbes and Piura regions, moderate rainfall has caused flooding in areas such as Máncora, disrupting traffic on the Panamericana Norte. The National Water Authority (ANA) is monitoring river levels and conducting preventive works. In Puno, health specialists are also addressing the mental health implications of these recurring natural disasters to help populations cope with uncertainty and fear. Updated forecasts from Senamhi indicate higher than normal temperatures for the spring season in Ica, Huancavelica, and Ayacucho. In Puno, authorities have added concerns regarding forest fires to the looming water scarcity crisis. Additionally, a cold spell (friaje) is expected to bring heavy rains to ten jungle regions between late September and early October.

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