Cenepred warns of high disaster risks across Peru as regions face climate threats

Peru's Center for Estimation, Prevention and Reduction of Disaster Risk (Cenepred) warns that millions face high risks from mudflows and heavy rains associated with El Niño, prompting localized emergencies.

Key points

• Cenepred reports over 7 million people in 22 departments are at very high risk of landslides and floods between September and November 2026.
• The government declared a 60-day state of emergency in 37 districts of the Ica region due to impending intense rains from El Niño.
• In Puno, 41 districts face very high risk of drought and water deficits affecting extensive agricultural lands and pastures.

Why it matters

Widespread climate threats and severe weather risks across multiple regions of Peru pose significant dangers to civilian safety, housing, agriculture, and infrastructure.