DANA Aníbal hits Peru and the government activates the COEN with ministers present in the most affected regions

The Peruvian government has activated the National Emergency Operations Center (COEN) to address the impact of DANA Aníbal. President Keiko Fujimori convened a multisectoral working meeting at the Indeci headquarters to monitor active emergencies and coordinate the state response across the most affected regions, where ministers have been deployed to oversee relief efforts.

Simultaneously, the administration faces challenges regarding long-term disaster mitigation. Minister of Development and Irrigation Marco Vinelli acknowledged that infrastructure projects intended to combat the El Niño phenomenon will not be completed by the end of the year, citing insufficient time and budget. Consequently, the government has shifted its strategy from prevention to emergency preparation, focusing on the acceleration of temporary shelters and emergency procurement.