El Nino event | A prevention plan was proposed to counter the impact of the El Niño event Tina Poluiarte | Jorge Chavez | principle

Aimed at countering the impact of the El Nino phenomenon, the government on Wednesday presented a master plan of over 600 preventive works and interventions to be carried out till next December, investing 1,446 million soles.

The multi-disciplinary program was elaborated during that time “Intergovernmental Meeting on Preparedness for El Nino Event”It was inaugurated by the President in Lima In Boluarte and Prime Minister Alberto Otorola, assisted by ministers, regional governors, other officials and senior officials.

Poluiarte He insisted that he was searching “Development of Preparedness Measures for Increased Rainfall and Flooding” It will be delivered in his country in the coming months, so he called “National Unity”.

“The government’s response is always reactive, that is, it reacts after what has happened (…) The best way to deal with a natural disaster is to prevent it, there is no way to control nature, but it is possible. Reduce the risks”shrunk

In this sense, he explained that it is planned to finance 619 “Direct Interventions” Seven regions, mainly in the north of the country, could be affected by El Niño in the coming months, including Tumbes, Piura, Lambayeque, La Libertad, Áncash, Ica and Lima.

“This new intervention is preventive and unprecedented in cleaning and sanitizing rivers and streams.”And a budget of 1,446 million soles will be allocated to them, he approved.

The President addressed ministers, regional governors and representatives of specialized agencies “They already have economic resources: hands to work, not deeds and words.”

“Let’s get to work, facts and not words. Now is the time to act with a sense of urgency and prioritize the most urgent interventions that protect the lives and integrity of our people.He insisted.

Otarola For his part, he reiterated the call “National Unity” The President said and gave details about the works being carried out “National emergency timetable, with preventive measures until December.”

He recalled that the Multidisciplinary Commission was responsible for it National Survey of El Niño Phenomenon (ENFEN) pointed out that “In the summer of 2024, moderate to heavy rainfall is likely, mainly along the coast and northern hills.” from the country.

Ahead of this announcement, the government has predicted “Achieve the Undone” Also, in addition to the 1,446 million earmarked for works, “There is an extra amount”, He did not specify which would be transferred to regional governments.

“I only endorse the call for broad national unity. We have no political color here, we must stand united to face the coming climate crisis”, came to an end.

In this regard, the Defense Minister, George ChavezPresenting the details of the project, he said “This work sets a precedent for how we should treat natural phenomena.”

The only purpose, he argued “Protect our people from this danger that appears from December and January, and it could have very serious consequences.”

Source: EFE