President of the Republic Keiko Fujimori stated that the government is fully mobilized to address the emergency caused by heavy rains associated with the El Niño phenomenon.
"As a government, along with all authorities—and, of course, the citizens as well—we are fully mobilized," she remarked from the headquarters of the National Emergency Operations Center (COEN) in Chorrillos.
Emphasizing that a team effort across all three levels of government—central, regional, and municipal—is essential for confronting the El Niño phenomenon, the Head of State expressed her gratitude for the support provided by the private sector and the Catholic Church in prevention efforts against potential natural disasters.
"All citizens must be alerted and informed, and should also contribute to this effort," she affirmed.
Upcoming rains
Furthermore, the Head of State reported that the country has experienced a second episode of heavy rainfall in the Tumbes region. According to Senamhi, both Piura and Tumbes have recorded "unprecedented" levels of precipitation volume over the last few hours.
"Yesterday, we experienced—to use the scientific term—a second 'pulse' of rain, a second event of heavy precipitation in Tumbes," she said.
She also announced that very heavy rainfall is expected in the Tumbes and Piura regions on November 7th and 8th.
President Fujimori was accompanied by the President of the Council of Ministers, Luis Galarreta, and the Minister of Agrarian Development and Irrigation, Marco Vinelli—the latter in his capacity as head of the National Commission tasked with coordinating the response to the El Niño phenomenon.
Also present were the Mayor of Lima, Renzo Reggiardo; the acting head of the National Service of Meteorology and Hydrology of Peru (Senamhi), Grinia Ávalos Roldán; other officials; and the head of the National Institute of Civil Defense (Indeci), General Luis Vásquez Guerrero.
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Published: 11/2/2026