Peruvian Prime Minister Alberto Otarola on Monday affirmed that the Executive Branch is coordinating preventive measures and is permanently monitoring actions in the face of the Global El Niño phenomenon.
In this regard, he conveyed a message of calm to the population, noting that the Government has allocated more than S/1.4 billion (about US$386.3 million) to carry out preventive works before the occurrence of said weather event.
Likewise, the Cabinet chief indicated that the Government is in permanent contact and coordination with experts, who will help transmit this message of calm to the population, but also a warning.
"As you know, we are currently coping with the arrival of Global El Niño, which is expected to be moderate to strong, in a coordinated manner," Otarola stated.
"We are permanently following upon the progress of this weather event, always in coordination with those who know about the subject," he added.
Likewise, regarding the alert due to the activity at Ubinas Volcano, in Moquegua region, the head of the Ministerial Cabinet reported that the Executive Branch is in permanent contact with regional authorities.
Furthermore, Otarola affirmed that measures are being taken so that the population is adequately protected.
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Published: 7/3/2023