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Peru - Flash floods and mudslides (Government of Peru, INDECI, SENAHMI, FloodList) (ECHO Daily Flash of 01 April 2020)

  • On 29 March, heavy rain triggered flash floods and mudslides (huaicos) that have resulted in widespread damage in Huanuco Department (central Peru).

  • According to national authorities, in Maranon Province (central Huanuco) 550 people have been affected, damage was reported to more than 120 buildings and 2 bridges. Drinking water and power supply have been interrupted.

  • Moderate rain is forecast over most of Huanuco on 1-2 April.