Peru declared a 60-day emergency in 544 districts in anticipation of a water crisis from an expected El Niño event between 2023 and 2024. A decree was issued, paving the way for immediate, risk-reducing measures. The districts in question span 14 departments. These include Ancash, Apurimac, and Arequipa. Local governments will work with the National […]
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