underscored that prevention efforts ahead of El Niño must prioritize protecting the most vulnerable, including children and older adults, as well as agricultural activities.
Speaking from Piura, where the Head of State traveled to oversee river cleaning and desilting works, the top official said authorities have identified 60 critical sites where these operations will be carried out.
The top official added that they have four months to complete them.
Likewise, the President urged local residents to cooperate by helping identify those areas where prevention works are needed.
"Here, our first priority must be saving lives and protecting people, especially our elderly and our children. Second, we must protect our agricultural sector to ensure farming is not affected. With those priorities in mind, we are going to step up the pace," Fujimori emphasized.
The Head of State also announced that she will travel to this northern region regularly to lead emergency preparedness efforts.
In that regard, the top official highlighted that, through the National Civil Defense Institute (INDECI), the Government has set up shelters and warehouses.
Likewise, the President said the Government is seeking international assistance to obtain motor pumps, tents, food, and other humanitarian aid supplies to be well prepared.
"We hope we won't need them, but if they become necessary—as it seems—and forecasts indicate this will be a very severe El Niño, we will be prepared," she pointed out.
Furthermore, President Fujimori said she has instructed Health Minister Luis Dyer to begin dengue vaccination in the northern region.
"We know basic services are still lacking, and we are fully aware of that. Addressing that is part of our plan, but our first priority here is to save lives and protect people's well-being," she pointed out.
Publicado: 3/8/2026