The inhabitants of the human settlement of the Chillón River piled up their possessions in the hope of not losing them. (GlobeLiveMedia/Paula Elizalde)

The heavy rains witnessed by the Cyclone Yaku caused landslides in various parts of the country. This left more than 50 dead, five missing and thousands homeless. In this way, some citizens lost all their homes and few of their belongings could be saved.

The National Registry of Identification and Civil Status (Reniec) informed that he was coordinating with the local authorities through the Civil Protection areas so that the registration could be carried out. In other words, citizens who have lost their national identity document (DAYS) could access the benefit of highway.

The institution announced that staff from the Identity Restitution and Social Support Directorate are working with local and regional governments to identify those affected in the regions of Piura, Lambayeque, Lima, Áncash and others. This after the resolution that authorizes the DNI procedure for citizens in a situation of vulnerability.

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“For the Documentation Days, the work will be done in accordance with the registration list of people who do not have their identity card, which will be prepared and delivered to Reniec by the authorities in charge of this function”, reads -on in the letter.

The huaicos of the national territory devastated all the houses, in various areas cleaning works were carried out. The shocking scenes forced the government to declare a state of emergency to take care of the victims. However, some invoke the lack of presence of the authorities.

In choice, a family asks for help, because the huaico has flooded their house and at any moment it can fall. Therefore, he has to sleep in another place given to him by another neighbor. However, these are not the only claims.

AME2421.  LIMA (PERU), 03/15/2023.- People affected by the heavy rains generated by Cyclone Yaku walk on a railway line today, in the Chaclacayo district of Lima (Peru).  The intense rains that fell in the early hours of this Wednesday in Lima due to the cyclone "Yours" caused mudslides and flooding in the districts of Cieneguilla, Chosica, Chaclacayo, Ate, San Juan de Lurigancho, Carabayllo and Punta Hermosa, with no deaths reported to date.  EFE / Paula Bayarte
AME2421. LIMA (PERU), 03/15/2023.- People affected by the heavy rains generated by Cyclone Yaku walk on a railway line today, in the Chaclacayo district of Lima (Peru). The intense rains that fell in the early hours of this Wednesday in Lima due to cyclone “Yaku” caused mudslides and floods in the districts of Cieneguilla, Chosica, Chaclacayo, Ate, San Juan de Lurigancho, Carabayllo and Punta Hermosa, without So far, deaths have been reported. EFE / Paula Bayarte

In Chaclacayo, the situation is similar. Neighbors feel abandoned by local and government authorities. They claim that the sandbags are no longer enough before another ravine is activated.

Likewise, there are heavy rains in Chaclacayo and Chosica, so the central highway has been shut down to prevent tragedy.

The government of Dina Boluarte has declared a state of emergency for certain resorts in Punta Hermosa, San Bartolo and Pucusana, as well as other nearby neighborhoods. In addition, he announced an extraordinary bonus for people who have lost their homes.

“While it is true that this Cyclone Yaku is going to happen, what will not happen in this government is that we have to stop the care and support for all brothers and sisters,” he said. declared.

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