Peru declares a state of emergency in multiple areas due to heavy rains for 60 days.

The Peruvian government announced on the 12th that 283 districts and cities nationwide will enter a 60-day state of emergency to deal with the impact of heavy rain. The official Peruvian media, "Peru People's Newspaper," published a government decree on the same day, stating that in order to address the risks caused by continuous heavy rainfall and ensure the safety of people's lives and property, 283 districts and cities in provinces such as Ancash, Arequipa, and Libertad will enter a 60-day state of emergency. During the state of emergency, the government will take necessary measures to address the impact of heavy rain and carry out disaster emergency response and post-disaster recovery work. In recent days, many areas of Peru have been experiencing heavy rainfall, causing floods and landslides in some regions. The government has activated emergency mechanisms in multiple areas.