Overview
- The river surged during the afternoon of Monday, Oct. 26, when heavy rain caused a sudden rise that flooded riverside homes and swept away farmland in Kimbiri district.
- Police, the Army and municipal Defensa Civil confirmed the rescue of eight people who were trapped in rising waters after several hours of rescue operations.
- Adverse weather initially grounded Army helicopters, which forced responders to rely on ground teams and local personnel for search and rescue.
- Local authorities are conducting on-the-ground damage assessments and evacuations while reports from regional outlets and the governor put the number of displaced or affected families in the dozens.
- Officials warn that more heavy rain in the VRAEM could trigger additional crecidas, landslides and road blockages that would further disrupt access, farming and local livelihoods.