Peru – Heavy Rain Causes Floods and Landslides in 5 Regions
The government in Peru reports that 51 people have died and 79 injured people since the rainy season began in September 2018. Furthermore, 228 houses have been destroyed, 26 bridges…
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Peru – Thousands Affected by Flooding and Landslides in Five Regions
As many as 10 people have died after heavy rain, flooding and landslides in Peru since 07 February, 2019. President Martin Vizcarra said on 11 February that 8,000 people have…
Peru – Heavy Rain Causes Building to Collapse in Apurímac Region
At least 15 people have died after heavy rain caused part of a hotel building to collapse in Apurímac region of Peru. National Institute of Civil Defense, (Indeci) in Peru…
Peru – Dozens of Homes Destroyed After Floods in Junín Region
Emergency authorities in Peru report that flooding in Junín Region has destroyed as many as 30 homes. The flooding occurred in the Pichanaqui district of Chanchamayo Province when the Nacientes…
Peru – Floods and Landslides in San Martín, Huánuco and Cusco
Peru’s National Emergency Operations Center (COEN) has reported heavy that rain has caused flooding and landslides in the regions of San Martín, Huánuco and Cusco. San Martín Several small rivers…
Red Cross Plans to Fight Disasters With Fast Funding
YAOUNDE, May 8 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – A fund launched by the Red Cross aims to deliver life-saving humanitarian aid before rather than after floods, droughts and other natural hazards…
Global Toll From Landslides Is Heaviest in Developing Countries
This month’s tragic mudslides in Montecito, California are a reminder that natural hazards lurk on the doorsteps of many U.S. homes, even in affluent communities. Similar events occur every year…
EU Announces New Aid for Natural Disasters for Latin America and the Caribbean at UN Conference
The European Commission has today announced new funding of €14.3 million to support countries affected by natural disasters and invest in disaster risk reduction and resilience in Latin America and…
Latin America Needs to Climate Proof Infrastructure – World Bank
TEPIC, Mexico, April 10 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Melting glaciers, intense storms and other climate-related shocks are expected to ramp up pressure on Latin America’s infrastructure, which needs to be…
Peru’s Deadly Floods Ring Alarm Bell for Latin America Cities
Surging urban populations across cities in Latin America – a result of mass migration from rural to urban areas – make them vulnerable to floods. By Anastasia Moloney for Thomson…
Peru Floods Highlight Challenge of a Warming Planet Says UN
The United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction, Mr. Robert Glasser, said yesterday that current flood disaster in Peru highlights the challenges of a warming planet.…
Peru – Thousands Affected by Floods and Landslides Across the Country
Yet another period of heavy rain has caused major flooding and landslides in several areas of Peru over the last few days. Floods and mudslides have affected parts of Lima…
Pacific Rim Countries to Test Their Tsunami Warning System
Countries bordering on the Pacific Ocean are testing their capacity to handle a major tsunami in an exercise from 15 to 17 February, held to identify possible shortcomings in the…
Peru – Floods in Piura Region Leave 2 Dead and 2,545 Displaced
Civil defence authorities in Peru say that flooding has affected over 90,000 people in the northern region of Piura since heavy rain began to fall on 30 January. As many…
Peru – Floods Affect 60,000 in Lambayeque, 1,800 Homes Destroyed
Peru’s National Civil Defense Institute (Indeci) reports that as many as 1,877 houses have been destroyed by floods in Lambayeque region over the last few days. Over 60,000 people have…
Strong El Niño, Increased Preparedness – 2015-2016 El Niño in South America
According to the diagnostic report on the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) issued by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOOA) in March, the sea surface temperature (SST) anomalies across…
