Peru water deficit threatens 2.8M in 484 Sierra/Selva districts

Peru's Sierra and Selva regions face a severe water deficit affecting nearly 2.8 million people across 484 districts, with Huánuco, Huancavelica, and Junín most at risk. Over 1.18 million homes and 3.5 million hectares of farmland are vulnerable, threatening agriculture and livelihoods. The scale of the deficit and its persistence remain uncertain, but the impact on food security and rural economies is significant.