Peru under state of emergency after El Niño floods hit Arequipa
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Source: AfricaNews
Published: 2026-02-27 05:47 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Transport, Military & Defence, Latin America, Environment & Climate, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific
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Peru is dealing with widespread flooding after heavy rains hit the southern city of Arequipa and several other regions, prompting authorities to declare a nationwide state of emergency. Residents and members of the Peruvian Navy cleared mud and debris from streets as interim president José María Balcázar visited affected areas to assess the damage and coordinate relief efforts.
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