Lima - More than half of Peru has been declared in a state of emergency because of ravaging weather related to El Nino, the government announced yesterday. Fifteen of the country's 23 departments are now in a state of emergency, the government said, adding it was creating a special commission to oversee rebuilding projects and assistance programs. The announcement was the first reaction of its kind from the government.
Peruvian state of emergency
Lima - More than half of Peru has been declared in a state of emergency because of ravaging weather related to El Nino, the government…
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