With the objective that parliamentarians can attend their respective regions, which they represent, to supervise and control the actions prepared by the Executive, Regional and Local Governments as a result of the intense rains that have been affecting a large number of people in In the north of the country, congresswoman Silvia Monteza (Popular Action) asked the president of Parliament, José Williams, to advance the week of representation for said urgent purposes.
In the same way, through the official letter sent by Monteza Facho, he points out that it is important that parliamentarians “be aware of the concerns and needs of the thousands of citizens affected by the heavy rains in various areas of the country.”
In addition, the statement points out, it is vital that “the magnitude” of the damage can be witnessed in situ “in order to attend to them in the most effective and efficient way possible.”
5 missing after the overflow of the La Leche River
At 5 in the morning on Friday, March 10, an increase in the flow of the La Leche River was reported as a result of the intense rains recorded in Lambayeque. The rainfall produced an overflow and there are reports of at least 5 missing. Among those affected were two young people who tried to mobilize through said flooded area.
What is the rainfall in the country due to?
According to the reports provided by Senamhi, this occurs due to the appearance of Cyclone Yaku, as it is influencing the heavy rains recorded in regions such as Tumbes, Piura and Lambayeque.
On the other hand, the meteorological institution warned that it is expected that in the coming days it will contribute to the intensification of rains in La Libertad, Lima and Áncash, especially in the middle basins of the Pacific slope, which would cause an increase in flows and activation of ravines.
