📋 Tender Overview
Arequipa, Ayacucho and Puno have the largest number of jurisdictions with a very high level.
The National Institute of Civil Defense (INDECI) reports that there are 209 districts in the central and southern highlands at risk of being affected by a drop in nighttime temperature, according to the risk scenario prepared by the National Center for Estimation, Prevention and Reduction of Disaster Risk (CENEPRED) in response to meteorological warning No. 294 of SENAMHI, announcing the occurrence of this phenomenon from Wednesday, October 9 to Friday, October 11.
According to this document, Arequipa (22), Ayacucho (21) and Puno (15) are the departments that present the largest number of jurisdictions at very high risk, followed by Cusco (8), Apurimac (6) and Huancavelica (3); meanwhile, 134 districts of these departments, in addition to Ica, Moquegua and Tacna are at high risk. To find out which districts are involved, click here.
In light of this situation, INDECI recommends taking the necessary measures to protect your health, such as avoiding exposure to sudden changes in temperature, as well as covering your head, face and mouth to prevent cold air from entering your lungs.
It is also necessary to wear warm clothing such as sweaters, gloves, hats and to protect children and the elderly. In the event of a respiratory infection, you should immediately evacuate to the nearest health center. It is also suggested to consume hot drinks, fruits, fresh vegetables, sugar, sweets and fats to increase your ability to resist the cold and to store food and drinking water in a safe place.
INDECI, through the National Emergency Operations Center (COEN), monitors the alerted departments and coordinates with regional and local authorities the effects of this meteorological phenomenon.
