An estimated 52,000 homes have been damaged or destroyed and, as of April, 15,000 people were still being sheltered in tents, schools and other public facilities. Nationwide, the floods have affected some 650,000 Peruvians.
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Flooding Displaces Peruvians
Continuous heavy rains during the first half of 2012 have led to widespread flooding in Loreto, Peru, displacing approximately 208,000 people.
An estimated 52,000 homes have been damaged or destroyed and, as of April, 15,000 people were still being sheltered in tents, schools and other public facilities. Nationwide, the floods have affected some 650,000 Peruvians.
An estimated 52,000 homes have been damaged or destroyed and, as of April, 15,000 people were still being sheltered in tents, schools and other public facilities. Nationwide, the floods have affected some 650,000 Peruvians.
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