ALERT: Peru- Travel Alert Updated Due to Flooding Damage (April 26, 2017)

April 26, 2017

The U.S. State Department updated its Peru Travel Alert, due to damage caused by flooding and landslides in several regions. The alert will expire on May 31.

According to the State Department:

The State of Emergency issued by the Government of Peru remains in effect.

The City of Cusco, the archaeological site of Machu Picchu and the tourist areas in the Sacred Valley and Lake Titicaca have not experienced flooding to date. The coastal area south of Lima has returned to normal conditions. Peru’s Amazon Basin has received typical levels of rainfall.

Heavy rains have resulted in extensive damage to homes, water supply facilities, schools, hospitals, roads, and bridges in several regions. The Government of Peru continues to repair roads and bridges especially along the Pan American highway and other vital access routes in the northern part of Peru. The Government of Peru is also working to repair water supply facilities, sanitation systems, schools, and hospitals in the affected areas. More than 1.1 million Peruvians were affected by the floods with approximately 46,000 still residing in camps and shelters and many more living with friends and family.

In northern coastal Peru, standing water has increased the number of cases of mosquito-borne illnesses such as Dengue, Zika, and Chikungunya despite fumigation efforts. Additionally, there has been a spike in Leptospirosis and other diarrheal diseases recently in flooded areas. Local public health authorities warn of more cases of various diarrheal diseases and mosquito-borne viral diseases in the affected areas. Therefore, ensuring compliance with usual guidance for safe drinking water and mosquito avoidance measures is highly recommended.

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