Series of destructive landslides in Peru claim at least 40 lives, destroy 200 homes

Series of destructive landslides in Peru claim at least 40 lives, destroy 200 homes

At least 40 people have lost their lives and 200 houses have been swept away by a series of landslides caused by heavy rains in the Peruvian department of Arequipa. The landslides began on Sunday, February 5, 2023, and affected the town of Secocha and other localities in the province of Camaná.

Large rockslide buries 100 homes in Peru’s Ancash region

Large rockslide buries 100 homes in Peru’s Ancash region

A large rockslide hit the municipality of Chavín de Huántar, Huari Province of Peru’s Áncash region on June 30, 2022, affecting some 150 homes. The slide took place on the Cruz de Shallapa hill.

At least 60 homes buried after part of a hill collapses in northern Peru

At least 60 homes buried after part of a hill collapses in northern Peru

At least 60 homes were buried by a landslide in La Libertad, a mountainous area of northern Peru around 08:30 LT on March 15, 2022. At least 7 people are missing and there are fears there could be dozens buried under the rubble. The slide took place in the Cinco…

Large landslide blocks Colca River in Arequipa, Peru

Large landslide blocks Colca River in Arequipa, Peru

A large landslide hit the Caylloma Province, Peru at around 07:30 LT on May 9, 2021, blocking the Colca River in the district of Chivay and forming a natural dam. The landslide took place close to the city of Chivay and is about 300 m (985 feet) long. Authorities…

Massive landslide in Achoma creates natural dam along Colca River, Peru

Massive landslide in Achoma creates natural dam along Colca River, Peru

NASA's Operational Land Imager (OLI) on Landsat 8 captured the destruction from a landslide in Achoma, Peru, around mid-June, which not only destroyed properties but also created a natural dam along the Colca River. In the early hours of June 18, a hillside in…

Heavy rains trigger damaging mudslides and floods in Arequipa, Peru

Heavy rains trigger damaging mudslides and floods in Arequipa, Peru

Days of heavy rains triggered destructive floods and landslides in southern Peru's Arequipa department, leaving at least 100 homes damaged. One of the worst affected areas is the city of Arequipa. Heavy rains started affecting the region on March 13, causing…

Deadly floods and landslides hit Huanuco and San Martin, Peru

Deadly floods and landslides hit Huanuco and San Martin, Peru

Heavy rain since December 6, 2019, has led to landslides and severe flooding that affected portions of Huanuco and San Martin regions in Peru. Reports confirmed total and partial damages to homes, schools, roads, and bridges, as well as dozens of fatalities. In the…