Event Date : 2024-07
Peru Declares Emergency Amid Severe Cold Wave
Cold WaveDisaster Overview
Disaster type: Cold Wave
Disaster-Affected People: 409
Affected Countries/Regions: Peru
Suggested Emergency Supplies List:
warm clothing, blankets, heaters, nutritious food, medications for pneumonia, first aid kits, water purification supplies
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Disaster Overview : In July 2010, a severe cold wave hit Peru, prompting the government to declare an emergency in 16 regions. The extreme low temperatures particularly affected vulnerable populations, including children under the age of five and the elderly. The crisis was exacerbated in districts above 3,000 meters and certain suburbs of Lima, impacting traditionally warmer regions like Loreto, Madre de Dios, and Ucayali.
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