Floods damage crops, roads and housing in Andean highlands

Floods caused by the rise of the Ilave and Zapatilla Rivers in Puno have damaged crops and the homes of 308 families in the El Collao province, according to Puno’s regional president, Mauricio Rodriguez.  Working with the military, who are building retaining walls, Civil Defense is providing tents, food and bedding for flood victims. Further north, [...]

Activities return to normal in Urubamba following flood

Activities in the town of Urubamba in Peru’s Cuzco department are returning to normal after the flooding of the Tullumayo River this week, daily El Comercio reported. While the rains have stopped and the situation is under control in Urubamba, there are still families affected in the province.

Machu Picchu rail line expected to be restored ahead of schedule

Train access to Peru’s sacred Inca citadel Machu Picchu is expected to be restored on March 29, three days ahead of schedule, the general manager of Peruvian rail firm Ferrocarril Transandino, or Fetransa, said Thursday. Fetransa General Manager Rómulo Guidin told state-run news agency Andina that travelers would be able to reach the 15th century [...]

Senamhi: Amazon River level at record high

The Amazon River, South America’s largest, has reached its highest level since Peru’s National Meteorology and Hydrology Institute, or Senamhi, began keeping records near its source, daily El Comercio reported  Wednesday. The river topped 118.34 meters on April 15, which is 1.14 meters more than what Senamhi documented as being the highest level recorded. As [...]