Disaster

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Overview

Since November 2011, floods and landslides have affected more than 23,000 people and damaged roads, houses, buildings and crop fields in 79 provinces. In January, the departments of Apurímac, Arequipa, San Martín, Tacna and Lima were particularly affected (Government, 15 Jan 2012).

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Affected countries

Peru
Peru: Floods and Landslides - Nov 2011 — 247 found
25 May 2012
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Peru
Dozens of people displaced as river overflows in Peru

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British Broadcasting Corporation

Civil Defence officials in central-northern Peru have been helping residents to evacuate after the Aucayacu River overflowed on Thursday 24 May.

The floods have left dozens of people displaced, more than a hundred houses severely damaged and bananas and cocoa crops destroyed.

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24 May 2012
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Peru
Precipitaciones pluviales afecta Distrito de José Crespo Castillo - Huanuco - reporte de situación n° 700

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Government of Peru
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I. HECHOS:

El 23 de mayo de 2012, a las 05:30 horas aproximadamente, a consecuencia de las precipitaciones pluviales, se desbordó el río Aucayacu, afectando viviendas en las calles de Santa Rosa y 27 de Noviembre, distrito de José Crespo Castillo, provincia de Leoncio Prado.

23 May 2012
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Peru
and 5 others
European Commission allocates €5 million to help flood victims in South America

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European Commission Humanitarian Aid department

23/05/2012 - The European Commission’s Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection department (ECHO) has just released €5 million to assist people affected by severe flooding in South America, particularly in Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, Ecuador, Colombia and Brazil.

An estimated 1.2 million people have been affected by heavy rains and flooding throughout the region. Hundreds of thousands of farmers lost their crops, and many families have been forced to flee their homes due to the high water and landslides. Entire areas are still submerged under water.

22 May 2012
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Peru
and 5 others
Humanitarian Implementation Plan (HIP): South America (ECHO/-SM/BUD/2012/91000) - Last update: 07/05/2012, Version 1

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European Commission Humanitarian Aid department
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Since late January to date, heavy rains, floods, overflowing rivers, mudslides, hailstorms and snowfalls are affecting several countries of South America, most affected being Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay and Brazil. The Pacific coast and the Andean highlands have suffered from exceptionally high levels of rain, while Amazonian plains are mainly flooded by water flowing from the Andes. To date, more than 1.2 million people are affected.

22 May 2012
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Peru
Precipitaciones pluviales afectan distritos Acobamba-Huancavelica - Reporte de situacion n° 692

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Government of Peru
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I. HECHOS:

El 18 de mayo de 2012, a las 17:00 horas aproximadamente, se produjo intensas precipitaciones pluviales y granizada, afectando viviendas y áreas de cultivo, en comunidades del distrito de Acobamba, Rosario, Paucará, Andabamba, Pomacocha y Anta, provincia de Acobamba.

22 May 2012
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Peru
INDECI moviliza ayuda humanitaria hacia distrito de Santa Cruz en Alto Amazonas

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Government of Peru

NOTA DE PRENSA N°307 2012-INDECI-UII

El Instituto Nacional de Defensa Civil, a través de la Dirección Regional INDECI Nor Oriente, movilizó alrededor de 16 toneladas de ayuda humanitaria para apoyar a las familias damnificadas por las inundaciones en el distrito de Santa Cruz, en la provincia de Alto Amazonas en la región Loreto.

22 May 2012
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Peru
Informe de situación nº 3, 17 de mayo de 2012

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Pan American Health Organization
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Lugar: Región Loreto

Evento: Lluvias e inundaciones

Fecha de informe: 17 de mayo de 2012

22 May 2012
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Peru
and 3 others
REDLAC Nota Semanal sobre Emergencias América Latina & El Caribe - Año 5 - Volumen 258

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UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
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DESTACADOS:

PERÚ: Hasta mayo, unas 809,840 personas han sido afectadas por lluvias.

COLOMBIA: Más de 172,120 afectados por la temporada de lluvias.

GUATEMALA: Las autoridades monitorean la actividad del Volcán de Fuego.

UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs:

To learn more about OCHA's activities, please visit http://unocha.org/.

22 May 2012
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Peru
and 3 others
REDLAC Weekly Note on Emergencies Latin America & the Caribbean - Year 5 – Volume 258

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UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
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HIGHLIGHTS:

PERU: Some 809,840 people have been affected by rains in May. Hail has affected other 1,280 people.

COLOMBIA: More than 172,120 people have been affected by the rainy season

GUATEMALA: Authorities are monitoring activity from the Fuego Volcano.

UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs:

To learn more about OCHA's activities, please visit http://unocha.org/.

21 May 2012
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Rwanda
and 3 others
Mise en place d’une aide d’urgence suite aux fortes pluies au Pérou, au Rwanda et en Ouganda

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Government of Belgium

Grâce au fonds d’aide d’urgence de la Croix-Rouge internationale et du Croissant-Rouge (DREF, Disaster Relief Emergency Fund), la Belgique a financé ces dernières semaines des opérations de secours au Rwanda, en Ouganda et au Pérou. Cette aide humanitaire a été mise en place suite aux fortes pluies survenues dans ces trois pays. La Coopération belge au Développement participe aux actions pour un montant total de 125.000 euros.

Le Pérou et les changements climatiques

15 May 2012
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Brazil
and 5 others
REDLAC Nota Semanal sobre Emergencias América Latina & El Caribe - Año 5 - Volumen 257

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UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
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DESTACADOS:

 PERÚ: Autoridades prorrogan estado de emergencia por 60 días para los departamentos de Piura y La Libertad.

 BRASIL: Más de 70,000 familias afectadas en el estado de Amazonas por lluvias.

 BRASIL: Gobierno federal libera $1,4 millones para los afectados por la sequía.

UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs:

To learn more about OCHA's activities, please visit http://unocha.org/.

15 May 2012
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Brazil
and 5 others
REDLAC Weekly Note on Emergencies Latin America & the Caribbean - Year 5 – Volume 257

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UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
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HIGHLIGHTS:

 PERU: Authorities extend the state of emergency for 60 days in the departments of Piura and La Libertad.

 BRAZIL: More than 70,000 families affected in the state of Amazon by heavy rains.

 BRAZIL: Government allocates US$1.4 million to aid people affected by drought.

UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs:

To learn more about OCHA's activities, please visit http://unocha.org/.

14 May 2012
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Peru
Granizada afecta el Distrito de Vinchos - Ayacucho - Reporte de Situación N° 645

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Government of Peru
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I. HECHOS:

El 12 de mayo de 2012, a las 14:30 horas aproximadamente, a consecuencia de las precipitaciones pluviales acompañados con granizadas, afecta las comunidades de Ingahuasi, Samana, Licapa, Rosapata, Huallancha, San Lucas, Arizona, Anchayhuasi y Angasmayo de la localidad de Casacancha, distrito de Vinchos, provincia de Huamanga, dejando vías afectadas.

14 May 2012
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Peru
Huayco afecta al Distrito de San José de Ticllas - Ayacucho - Reporte de Situación N° 643

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Government of Peru
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I. HECHOS:

El 11 de mayo de 2012, a las 16:30 horas aproximadamente, a consecuencia de las precipitaciones pluviales acompañados de granizadas se produjo un huayco, en la localidad de San Juan de Trigopampa, distrito de San José de Ticllas, provincia de Huamanga, afectando viviendas y carreteras.

09 May 2012
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Peru
CERF gives $2.2 million to help flood-affected people in Peru

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UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
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30 April 2012: Continuous heavy rains over the past few months have lead to widespread flooding in Loreto, Peru – a region located in the heart of the Peruvian rainforest. The heavy rains have caused the river water levels to rise and consequently overflow into surrounding areas. An estimated 52,000 homes have been damaged or destroyed in Loreto. As of 20 April, a reported 15,000 people are sheltered in tents, schools and other public structures and a total of 246,000 people in Loreto have been affected.

UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs:

To learn more about OCHA's activities, please visit http://unocha.org/.

08 May 2012
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Peru
Peru - Flash mud floods in Lima city, Peru - PER121

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ACT Alliance
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Appeal Target: US$ 44,868

Balance Requested: US$ 44,868

Geneva, 07 May 2012 Dear Colleagues,

08 May 2012
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Peru
El instituto nacional de defensa civil traslada ayuda humanitaria a la ciudad de Iquitos

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Government of Peru

NOTA DE PRENSA N° 286 2012-INDECI-UII

El Instituto Nacional de Defensa Civil – INDECI, movilizó en las últimas horas desde la ciudad de Lima, 06 toneladas y media de ayuda humanitaria con destino al Gobierno Regional de Loreto, con la finalidad de apoyar en la atención de las familias damnificadas por la emergencia en dicha zona del país.

08 May 2012
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Haiti
and 4 others
REDLAC Nota Semanal sobre Emergencias América Latina & El Caribe - Año 5 - Volumen 256

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UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
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DESTACADOS:

  • REPUBLICA DOMINICANA: Evacuan a 3,000 personas. 19 provincias en alerta por inundaciones.

  • HAITI: 16 muertos y 7,600 evacuados por lluvia. Los afectados por el terremoto son los mas vulnerables.

  • COLOMBIA: La primera ola invernal de 2012 ha dejado a 104,367 personas afectadas.

UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs:

To learn more about OCHA's activities, please visit http://unocha.org/.

08 May 2012
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Haiti
and 5 others
REDLAC Weekly Note on Emergencies Latin America & the Caribbean - Year 5 – Volume 256

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UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
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HIGHLIGHTS:

  • DOMINICAN: REPUBLIC 3,000 people were evacuated. 19 provinces under alert for floods.

  • HAITI: 16 deaths and 7,600 evacuated due to rains. People affected by earthquake are most vulnerable.

  • COLOMBIA: The first cold wave of 2012 has affected 104,360 people.

UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs:

To learn more about OCHA's activities, please visit http://unocha.org/.

08 May 2012
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Peru
ShelterBox finds families in need in the Amazon

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ShelterBox

A ShelterBox Response Team (SRT) has found a need for emergency shelter in isolated areas of northern Peru, following on-going floods in Iquitos city and the surrounding area that have caused widespread displacement.

The team's primary relief efforts are focused in the outlying areas of Indiana, Fernado Lores and Los Amazonas, all of which are regions that are hard to reach but have the most need.