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The torrential rain that struck Peru's southern Arequipa province on Thursday left a devastating toll: two people dead and extensive material damage across 16 of the 29 districts in the jurisdiction, according to the National Emergency Operations Center (COEN).

The COEN said the Disaster Risk Management offices of Arequipa's local governments are carrying out Damage Assessment and Needs Analysis (EDAN).

The work follows emergencies reported on the afternoon of February 19, triggered by intense rainfall that activated ravines and caused flooding across the province.

In that regard, it said Arequipa's Regional Emergency Operations Center (COER) reported that the districts affected by this event are: Alto Selva Alegre, Cayma, Arequipa, Cerro Colorado, Chiguata, Jacobo Hunter, Jose Luis Bustamante y Rivero, Mariano Melgar, Miraflores, Paucarpata, Pocsi, Sabandia, Sachaca, Socabaya, Uchumayo, and Yanahuara.




The toll stands at two deaths and several injured people, along with damage to homes, transport routes, bridges, health facilities, crops, businesses, and basic services, including drinking water, sewage systems, and electricity.

The heavy rainfall has caused overflowing ravines, flooding, landslides, stranded vehicles, as well as damage to homes and educational institutions.

The COEN said that one death was reported in Cayma district as a result of intense rainfall; Meanwhile, another person died after being struck by lightning in the El Cural area, within the Uchumayo jurisdiction.

In response, Peruvian National Police agents arrived in the affected areas to carry out the corresponding legal procedures.

For its part, the Arequipa Province Municipality detailed the main emergencies reported by local districts.

In Yanahuara—the area hardest hit by the natural event—multiple flood incidents were reported across different sectors. As a result, vehicles became stuck in mud and homes were affected.

The overflow of the Chullo ravine was reported as well, along with damage to the district's fire station.

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