• The Peruvian government has declared a state of emergency for 60 days starting September 19 in certain regions of Amazonas, San Martín, and Ucayali due to severe damage from forest fires.
• The government has issued a warning about forest fires occurring in various parts of Peru, including Lima.
• According to reports, smoke from the forest fires has temporarily caused some domestic flights to be canceled. Similar situations may arise in the future, so those using domestic flights in Peru should stay informed and check the latest updates from airport authorities and airlines.
1. The Peruvian government has declared a state of emergency for 60 days starting September 19 in the regions most affected by forest fires: Amazonas, San Martín, and Ucayali.
Official Gazette (Spanish only): Decreto Supremo No 097-2024-PCM
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Areas Affected by the State of Emergency:
(1) Amazonas
• Bongará Province: Humpillia, Chisquilia, Corosha, Florida, Lecta, Valera, Yambrazbamba
• Chachapoyas Province: Chirikín, Chukibamba, Soroko
• Luya Province: Lamud
• Rodríguez de Mendoza Province: Cochamal, Mariscal Benavides, Totora
(2) San Martín
• Tocache Province: Sucas, Juanjuí, Pachiza
• Moyobamba Province: Moyobamba
• Rioja Province: Awajún
(3) Ucayali
• Coronel Portillo Province: Campobello, Manantay, Nueva Requena, Yarinacocha
2. As of September 19, the Peruvian government has reported forest fires in over 200 locations across the country, including Lima. Current fire warnings can be checked on the website of the National Forest and Wildlife Service of the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation (Spanish only)
3. Reports indicate that smoke from the forest fires has temporarily affected some domestic flights. Similar incidents may occur in the future, so travelers using domestic flights in Peru should gather information and confirm the latest situation with airport authorities and airlines.
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