Peru: Gov't sends over 61 tons of humanitarian aid to landslide-affected Arequipa

Photo: Twitter/Ministry of Defense of Peru

14:30 | Camana (Arequipa region), Feb. 7.

The Executive Branch has transported more than 61 tons of humanitarian aid to Arequipa region by air and land to assist those affected by heavy rains in Camana Province.

Via Twitter, the Presidency of the Council of Ministers (PCM) on Tuesday reported that tents, mattresses, folding beds, food, blankets, 250 kg of medicines, among other supplies, have been sent to the southern area.

In addition to sending said aid, 10 Health Ministry (Minsa) professionals and 7 National Civil Defense Institute (Indeci) technicians have also traveled to assist the citizens affected by landslides.

"We join efforts to assist those who need us the most," the PCM expressed on Twitter.

It is worth noting that the President of the Republic Dina Boluarte is in the southern Peruvian region and flew over its affected areas.

Earlier today, the Head of State led the transfer of 4.5 tons of humanitarian aid to the southern region.

On this occasion, the top official was joined by Ministers Jorge Chavez Cresta (Defense), Paola Lazarte (Transportation-Communications), and Indeci head Carlos Yañez.

#Arequipa | ?? Vía aérea y terrestre ?? trasladamos más de 61 toneladas de ayuda humanitaria para atender a personas damnificadas por los daños causados tras intensas lluvias en Camaná. pic.twitter.com/8EbpmTyjFF
— Consejo de Ministros (@pcmperu) February 7, 2023