The Ministry of Housing, Construction and Sanitation announced on May 3 that it is increasing its flood prevention efforts in the Puno region. The ministry is working through the Nuestras Ciudades Program to address risks at 20 critical points, aiming to reduce the threat of flooding for more than 14,000 residents living in vulnerable areas.
These measures are considered important because they help protect families and property from potential damage caused by heavy rains. Flooding has been a recurring issue in several parts of Puno, prompting authorities to focus on cleaning riverbeds, removing sediment, and reinforcing dikes.
Current projects include cleaning and channeling works along the Jatun Mayo River in Mañazo and strengthening dikes on the Azángaro River in Collana, Huayrapata, and Chuquillano within Achaya district. Road improvements are also underway in Larkas and Chullumpi communities in Nicasio district. These actions cover about 20 kilometers and directly benefit nearly 2,000 people by making roads safer during periods of intense rainfall.
“We remain attentive to preventive actions in the most vulnerable areas of Puno because our priority is to safeguard the lives of neighbors who could be exposed to floods caused by rains,” said the Minister of Housing.
As part of this year’s “La Prevención Nos Une” campaign, over 30 kilometers of river channels have been cleared throughout Puno province. This has helped more than 6,400 people while removing over 128,000 cubic meters of excess material. Additionally, about 31 kilometers of damaged roads were rehabilitated across El Collao and San Román provinces for approximately 6,500 residents. Water supply was also restored for over a thousand people affected by adverse conditions.
The ministry plans to continue preventive works covering another five kilometers across vulnerable zones in several provinces including Puno itself as well as Azángaro, Lampa and Melgar. The Ministry contributes to social wellbeing by improving access to housing and basic services according to its official website. It operates from its headquarters in San Isidro Lima with regional centers supporting initiatives nationwide as noted on its website. Established under Law No. 27779 as an autonomous entity within Peru’s Executive Branch according to official information, it develops policies that promote sustainable access to housing water sanitation urban development according to its website.
The Ministry issues policies supporting sustainable development for housing water management as stated officially while serving communities across Peru from both central headquarters and regional offices per government sources.
