announced on Monday the launch of an observatory so that the public can learn about the country's situation in the face of disasters caused by heavy rains in various regions.
The high-ranking official indicated that the platform will allow citizens to access information on the assistance provided by the Executive Branch in response to this situation.
The announcement was made following her participation in a situation report on rainfall affecting Peru. This event was held at the National Emergency Operations Center (COEN) in Lima's Chorrillos district.
"This week we are going to present an observatory that will allow us to have information and where everyone can have access, for example, to know in my region how many roads are affected, where I have to call to register for subsidies, and all those activities, because we need the population to be informed," she said.
Likewise, the Cabinet chief specified that a comprehensive report was presented on the damage caused nationwide by El Niño during the meeting, detailing the impact on national and local roads, as well as the situation of affected homes and people.
"Based on all that information, the measures we are deploying are being taken; thanks to this report better decisions can be made and better support can be provided," she pointed out.
The Prime Minister added that, to address floods and other disasters caused by overflows, the government relies on the Fund for Interventions in the Event of Natural Disasters (Fondes), through which all measures benefiting affected sectors and individuals are being financed.
"For the moment, it (this financing) is sufficient for now; however, if the situation becomes more complicated (due to the heavy rains), an increase could be granted," she stated.
Natural gas
At another point, the Prime Minister stated that the measures adopted due to a natural gas shortage in the city of Lima "are absolutely necessary," although they may cause some inconvenience to the population.
The Cabinet chief recalled that a subsidy for gas cylinders was announced last Friday while the emergency lasts.
She added that the Peruvian State will pay the S/130 (about US$37) loan that taxi drivers took when converting their vehicles from gasoline to natural gas.
"This crisis is being monitored day by day; at the end measures are evaluated, but if the emergency ends earlier, some measures may be lifted," Miralles said.
In this regard, she specified that implementing virtual classes and telework will help reduce pressure on fuel consumption and prevent a future shortage.