The president of the Republic, Keiko Fujimorisupervises this Friday the prevention works against the El Niño phenomenon in the regions of Piura and La Libertad. The president makes the visit together with the Minister of Agrarian Development and Irrigation, Marco Vinelli, and the Minister of Defense, Rafael Belaundeto verify the progress of interventions aimed at reducing the risk of floods and landslides.
The day is part of the 21st working trip of the head of state and includes the inspection of cleaning and clearing of channels, the formation of banks and protection works in critical points in both regions.
In Piura, Fujimori will supervise the interventions carried out by the National Water Authority (ANA)which include cleaning, clearing and shaping of banks to facilitate the movement of water in the event of floods.
One of the sectors with the greatest progress is Los Ejidos–Puente Bolognesi, where the works reached 100% physical execution: the planned 4.85 kilometers were intervened. However, the advance in volume of clearing reaches 85.30%, equivalent to 464,382 cubic meters.
At other points, work continues in progress. He El Milagro–La Encantada sector register a physical progress of 27.59%while Piedra Negra reaches 20.73%.
The authorities will also verify the interventions carried out by the Ministry of Defense in seven sectors of the region. These actions are part of the preventive measures planned to improve the capacity of river channels and streams against possible increases in flow.
Within the framework of Emergency Decree No. 008-2026they were programmed 21 interventions in Piura, with a joint goal of 49.35 kilometers of river beds and streams.
The works seek to reduce the accumulation of sediments and improve the conditions for water transit, with the aim of reducing the risks of overflows and floods during the El Niño phenomenon.
According to the information provided, the completion of the work in Los Ejidos–Puente Bolognesi is scheduled for October 18, 2026. Supervision will allow verification of the status of the interventions and compliance with the established deadlines.
President Keiko Fujimori carries out various activities in Piura, within the framework of prevention actions against the El Niño Phenomenon. (Photo: Presidency)
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In La Libertad, the president will carry out a flyover to verify the progress of the comprehensive solution of the San Ildefonso and San Carlos streams, a project executed by the National Infrastructure Authority (ANIN).
According to the technical report provided, the works present physical progress of 78.82% in San Ildefonso and 69.52% in San Carlos. The total investment amounts to S/ 1,664 million.
The project includes the construction of dams, a 1.5 kilometer tunnel to divert the waters of the San Ildefonso stream towards San Carlos, conduction channels totaling 12.85 kilometers and riverside defenses along 17.2 kilometers of the Moche River.
These infrastructures seek to channel waters and reduce exposure of urban areas and productive in the event of heavy rains and landslides.
