Lagoon dries up as drought grips Peru's southern Andes
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Residents of Peru's southern Andes are desperate for rain. The area is experiencing its driest period in almost a half century. The absence of rain in part of the Andes occurs as a result of the La Niña phenomenon. The drought is also affecting parts of Bolivia and Argentina.
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Lagoon dries up as drought grips Peru’s southern Andes
The small Cconchaccota lagoon has been the axis of life in Vilma Huamaní's community high in Peru's southern Andes.
Lagoon dries up as drought grips Peru's southern Andes
CCONCHACCOTA, Peru (AP) — From her home under the baking sun of Peru's southern Andes, Vilma Huamaní can see the small Cconchaccota lagoon, the axis of her community’s life. It
Lagoon dries up as drought grips Peru’s southern Andes
From her home under the baking sun of Peru's southern Andes, Vilma Huamani can see the small Cconchaccota lagoon, the axis of her community's life. It has been a source of trout, fun for children eager to swim, beauty as flamingos flew from over the mountains and water for thirsty sheep.