El Niño leaves Piura underwater, while the Regional Government spent more than S/ 300,000 on celebrations and activities

Intense rainfall has caused significant flooding across streets and commercial areas in Piura, located on the northern coast of Peru. The regional government is currently facing scrutiny regarding its financial management, as reports indicate that over 300,000 soles were spent on celebrations and activities while the region struggles with the impact of the weather event.

Data regarding disaster preparedness reveals that the regional government has executed 62.3% of the 54.2 million soles allocated for reducing vulnerability and emergency response. The situation highlights a tension between the allocation of public funds for administrative activities and the resources required to address the ongoing climate-related emergency in the region.