State of Emergency Declared in Peru due to RainsPeruvian authorities declared on Saturday the state of emergency in the rain-affected areas of the department of Piura, north Peru.The decree issued by the Minister Council Presidency (PCM) covers 53 districts in Paita, Morropon, Sullana, Sechura, Huancabamba, Ayabaca and Talara. In Piura, flood water has caused landslides, and inundated crops, irrigation systems, roads and schools. The ministers of agriculture, education, health, fishing, transportation, communications, housing and construction, and the PCM, have been ordered to provide assistance to flood victims and carry out rehabilitation operations. |
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