Peru declares emergency in 1,380 districts as El Niño floods begin

Peru has declared a state of emergency in 1,380 districts as initial El Niño-driven floods hit the country. UN scientists warn this could be the most intense El Niño on record, raising the risk of widespread infrastructure damage and humanitarian strain. The full scale of impact remains uncertain as the phenomenon develops.

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