Climate · Lima, Peru · November 3, 2026

Peru declares emergency over El Niño

Reported by 2 outlets · first reported Nov 3, 11:59 AM ET

Peru declared a 60-day emergency across much of the country over risk of heavy rain, floods and landslides. Regional governments lacked capacity to respond.

Why it matters

Floods could hit millions and farm output across the Andes.

Background

El Niño brings heavy rain to the Peruvian coast.

The story so far

1. Nov 1Bolivia declares emergency over El Niño
2. Nov 2Bolivia declares emergency before super El Niño
3. Nov 3Peru declares emergency over El Niño
4. Nov 8El Hierro declares emergency over migrant arrivals

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Sources

• UPI ↗Nov 3, 11:59 AM ET
• ANSA ↗Nov 3, 2:46 PM ET

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