The Ministry of Housing, Construction and Sanitation began interventions on April 20 in critical areas of Apurímac to prevent flooding and overflows during periods of heavy rain. The work is being carried out through the Nuestras Ciudades Program as part of the campaign “La Prevención Nos Une” using heavy machinery.
These actions are important because they aim to reduce the risk for residents living near rivers that are prone to flooding. More than five kilometers along the Sotccomayo and Caballoniyoc rivers, located in Kishuara (Andahuaylas) and Toraya (Aymaraes), are being reinforced, directly benefiting around 1,900 people.
“Salvaguardar las vidas de los vecinos de estas zonas vulnerables es nuestra prioridad. Por ello, los trabajos de prevención que realizamos son permanentes y en constante coordinación con los Gobiernos locales,” said Minister Wilder Sifuentes Quilcate.
According to the ministry, nine interventions have already been completed this year in Apurímac. These included cleaning riverbeds and strengthening embankments in Abancay, Chalhuanca, Cotaruse, Tapairihua and Tintay districts for about 3,250 residents. Further preventive work is planned for another 1.67 kilometers in Circa, Chalhuanca and Colcabamba districts across Abancay and Aymaraes provinces.
The Ministry contributes to social wellbeing by improving access to housing and basic services while promoting sustainable territorial development according to its official website. It develops policies that support sustainable access to housing, construction projects, water management and urban growth for Peruvians as reported by the ministry. The entity operates as an autonomous branch within Peru’s Executive Branch under Law No. 27779 according to its official site, with headquarters in San Isidro (Lima) as well as regional centers nationwide as noted by the ministry.
Looking ahead, officials say these ongoing efforts are designed not only for immediate relief but also long-term safety improvements throughout vulnerable regions. The Ministry maintains partnerships with specialized entities so it can provide support such as housing assistance or sanitation projects targeting lower-income groups according to its website.
