The government began its first meeting National Disaster Risk Management Council (Conagerd) It aims to monitor progress and adjust new measures in the face of the immediate crisis. Rainy season 2025-2026. The meeting, held in Chorrillos, was attended by Ernesto Álvarez, President of the Council of Ministers. various ministers of state; and representatives of the National Disaster Risk Management System (Sinager) organization.
The meeting assessed the country’s preparedness level for the possible impacts of the rainy season, with emphasis on accelerating preventive interventions and strengthening response mechanisms. Multidisciplinary collaboration and continuous monitoring and implementation of multidisciplinary plans for earthquakes were the main focus of the presentation.
One of the central points was the importance of: National Information System for Response and Rehabilitation (SIMPAD)you can record emergencies in real time. The Disaster Risk Management Secretariat asserted that regions and local authorities must implement and operate the system to immediately begin search, rescue and medical operations.
The authorities explained the filing procedure in detail. emergency situation In the event of imminent danger or damage that has already occurred. The local government prepares a report, which is evaluated by INDECI and then by the PCM, which is then submitted to the government. council of ministers for final approval. He recalled that ex-officio declarations also exist if significant risks are identified in a particular area.
The executive branch explained that there is no need to wait for damage to occur before declaring a state of emergency. This precautionary decision has recently been applied to more than 100 districts, allowing them to mobilize resources and take emergency measures to reduce the impact of cloudbursts.
Similarly, progress in the preparation of the multi-sectoral plan for earthquakes and related disasters from 2026 to 2030, known as the SIS Plan, was reported. This strategic measure involves 26 public bodies and aims to reduce the vulnerability of 860 priority areas, home to around 21 million people, exposed to earthquakes, tsunamis, mass displacement and glacial lagoon flooding.
The SIS plan is structured as follows: Three strategic pillarsare essential to reducing risks and strengthening national response capacity.
- Surveillance and hazard monitoring
- We constantly monitor the risk of earthquakes.
- Continuous monitoring to identify potential tsunamis.
- Control of critical areas exposed to mass movement.
- Risk reduction intervention
- Identify vulnerable homes and strengthen safe spaces.
- Renewal of drinking water and wastewater networks in high-risk areas.
- Reinforcement of bridges and supporting structures.
- Assessing non-structural vulnerabilities in schools.
- Priority maintenance of medical facilities.
- Preparing for response
- Implementation of early warning system (SASPe).
- Obtaining mobile infrastructure to respond to health emergencies.
- Search and rescue team training.
- Implementation of temporary educational modules.
- Technical assistance to restore basic services after a serious incident.
- Ensure operational continuity of all entities during disasters.
- Regularly conduct operational tests of satellite phones for ministers and vice-ministers.
- Maintain permanent departmental representation on COEN.
- Constantly liaise with the Risk Management Office and Sector Operations Center.
- Guarantee the budget to implement the multi-sector earthquake plan from 2026.
SENAMHI experts have presented their latest diagnosis on ocean-atmosphere conditions that affect the rainy season. According to the latest ENFEN statement: Tropical Pacific seawater temperature They are within normal ranges and are expected to remain so until March. From April onwards, a transition to weak warm conditions is possible, which will mainly influence the annual temperature trend.
Similarly, the possible cross-cutting impacts in sectors such as agriculture, tourism and aviation, as well as the positive effects that a good rainy season could create for the world, were also discussed. Reservoir recovery. This analysis allows ministries to anticipate decisions and adjust preventive interventions.
Finally, the Chief Executive recalled that as rainfall has already been reported in some parts of the country, monitoring and coordination with local authorities will be intensified to respond in a timely manner. The Connor Guard session will continue technical assessments and new adjustments aimed at mitigating the impact of the approaching rainy season.
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