Rainfall in Peru leaves more than 16,000 people homeless and 58 dead between January and March, according to COEN

Peru is facing a critical situation due to heavy rains that have affected several regions of the country, causing mudslides, river overflows, and flooding. Between January and March of this year, the latest report from the National Emergency Operations Center (COEN) indicates that 58 people have died and two are missing. These rains have also left 16,095 people homeless, who have lost their homes or property due to weather conditions. In total, approximately 22,000 citizens have seen their livelihoods damaged by floods, landslides, and other related phenomena. The impact is also reflected in the condition of their homes. According to the COEN report, 1,017 houses were destroyed, 6,269 were left uninhabitable, and 74,087 were damaged, forcing many families to abandon their homes or live in precarious conditions. Senamhi warns: these will be the most affected regions. Damage to health, education, and production. The rains have also wreaked havoc on public infrastructure. The COEN reported that seven health facilities became uninhabitable and another 101 were damaged, making it difficult to provide medical care in these areas. In the field of education, 36 institutions were destroyed and 63 were left in ruins, which is a cause for concern just a few days before the start of the school year in public schools. The agricultural sector has also suffered the consequences of the weather. The report indicates that more than 1,500 hectares of crops were lost or damaged, and that 16,448 animals died, affecting production and the livelihoods of rural families. Roads and bridges were also affected, with rainfall causing serious damage to road connections. In total, 163.6 kilometers of local roads were destroyed and more than 1,500 kilometers suffered losses. In addition, 55 pedestrian bridges and 51 vehicular bridges collapsed, while another 77 pedestrian bridges and 157 vehicular bridges were damaged, hindering traffic and access to various locations. In this context, the Superintendency of Land Transport of Passengers, Cargo, and Goods (Sutran) reported that six roads remain restricted to traffic and two remain completely closed due to landslides, loss of roadbed, and mud and rock slides. The roads are located in regions such as Cajamarca, La Libertad, Ancash, Junín, and Lima. Кроме того, по-прежнему закрыт проезд по шоссе Арекипа-Учумайо из-за повреждений моста Учумайо, а также по трассе Вентанилья-Гамбета в Кальяо из-за обрушения дорожного полотна. Аякучо: разлив реки вызвал наводнения. Один из последних инцидентов произошел в Аякучо, где разлив реки Санкирхуато вызвал наводнение в районе Айна-Сан-Франциско в провинции Ла-Мар, в долине рек Апуримак, Эне и Мантаро (VRAEM). Вода и грязь затопили улицы и дома, повредив как государственную, так и частную инфраструктуру. Согласно оценке ущерба и анализу потребностей (EDAN), 155 домов были повреждены, 16 разрушены и пять стали непригодными для проживания, кроме того, пострадали два учебных заведения и один мост. В связи с этой чрезвычайной ситуацией COEN сообщил, что региональное правительство Аякучо предоставило пострадавшим семьям гуманитарную помощь, в том числе продукты питания и одежду. Также было распределено 18 палаток в районах Кучипампа и Сесар Вальехо для организации временного жилья. Меры в пострадавших регионах. Власти также оказали поддержку в различных регионах на севере и юге страны, включая Арекипу, Пиуру, Тумбес и Ламбаеке. Heavy machinery, tanker trucks, and technical personnel have been mobilized in these areas to remove mud, clear roads, and restore basic services. These interventions are part of the efforts of the Ministry of Housing, Construction, and Sanitation, through the Nuestras Ciudades (Our Cities) Program, which is currently carrying out 17 interventions with machinery in 19 departments of the country. Subsidy for affected families. In response to the crisis, the Housing sector activated the Emergency Rental Subsidy (BAE), a monthly financial aid of S 500 for up to 24 months, aimed at families whose homes were destroyed or rendered uninhabitable. To access this benefit, local governments register the affected properties and send the information to the ministry for evaluation. So far, five calls for applications for the subsidy have been made in 17 regions, granting S 1,128, which represents an approximate investment of S 13.5 million.