Peru is currently being hit by natural disasters as result of heavy rains, overflowing rivers and floods affecting citizens mainly in the northern and central areas of the country.
The government implements measures to tackle the impacts of rains in regions: Tumbes, Piura, Lambayeque, La Libertad, Ancash and the capital city of Lima.
On Friday, President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski affirmed the government will allocate a S/2.5 billion (about US$768,994,155) fund to reconstruct damaged infrastructure.
Over 8,000 police members are deployed in Lima to attend emergencies, the Interior Ministry confirmed.
Videos below portray State efforts to tackle weather events and the concern of citizens, who are astonished by disasters.
Videos
Rimac River waters overflew into Lurigancho-Chosica district's Carapongo sector leading to the isolation of residents, who were unable to leave their homes.
National Police Emergency Division personnel rustled up a wood-sheet bridge for adults and children to reach the other side. Minutes later a baby was rescued from the area.
The police continued undertaking rescue efforts in other flooded areas.
Rimac River flow increased in Lima region.
Interior Minister Carlos Basombrio and national police members helped Lima's Carapongo area residents cross the water.
Via helicopter, police helped trapped citizens leave isolated areas.
Huaycoloro River overflowing surprised Lima's San Juan de Lurigancho district neighbors.
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Published: 3/17/2017