is visiting areas of Lima affected by rains, speaking with residents, and visiting homes damaged by precipitation in recent hours.
From Villa El Salvador district, one of the areas hit by rains, the Head of State said she had spoken with the Development-Social Inclusion Minister about sending food to families affected by rainfall and setting up community kitchens.
The top official indicated that Health Ministry personnel will visit the affected areas.
Likewise, Fujimori said she had coordinated with the Education Minister regarding the damage to three schools.
Furthermore, the President stated that authorities are considering declaring the districts affected by rains in Lima under a state of emergency.
"I have also spoken with the Prime Minister. We will have to declare the districts and regions that will be affected (by rains) under a state of emergency," she said.
The Head of State explained that the rains were caused by the weather phenomenon known as DANA, which will bring heavy precipitation to this part of the capital and the southern part of Peru.
The top official noted that many ravines have become active, reiterating that State ministers will travel to oversee prevention and relief efforts.
Moreover, she reported that this weather phenomenon has not claimed any lives, but has caused property damage.
Therefore, the President emphasized that the Government is working to address the emergency by draining standing water and coordinating with the health and education sectors to take further action to benefit the affected population.