Emergency extended in 157 districts of Peru due to the impact of rains

The Government of Peru announced the extension for 30 calendar days of the state of emergency in 157 districts of 20 departments of the country, due to the intense rains that continue with severe effects for several weeks. By means of a supreme decree published in the official newspaper "El Peruano", the Government noted that the measure will apply from 22 April, including localities in the regions of Amazonas, Áncash, Apurímac, Arequipa, Ayacuc…