The
National Civil Defense Institute (Indeci) has reported that 444 districts in the northern coast and highlands are at risk of being affected by landslides, mudslides, or other types of mass movements.
According to the report, Huancavelica, Ayacucho, and Apurimac regions have the highest number of districts at very high risk, with 45, 43, and 41 districts, respectively, followed by Cusco (26), Puno (14), Piura (13), Junín (10), Arequipa (5), and Lima (1).
Additionally, 246 districts in these regions, as well as Tumbes, are classified as high-risk.
Preparation and Prevention
In response to this situation,
Indeci urges local and regional government authorities to ensure that evacuation routes are clear and properly marked, so they can guide the population to safe areas away from riverbanks or ravines.
Authorities should also verify the availability of healthcare centers, fire stations, and police stations within their jurisdictions in case of emergencies.
Likewise, Indeci recommends that residents reinforce and protect their roofs and establish an early warning system using whistles, bells, alarms, sirens, or loudspeakers in coordination with local authorities.
(END) NDP/LZD/JMP/MVB
Published: 3/5/2025