Peru declares state of emergency in 134 districts amid heavy rains

LIMA, Jan. 18 (Xinhua) -- The Peruvian government on Sunday declared a 60-day state of emergency in 134 districts across eight regions due to the imminent risks posed by heavy rainfall.

According to a decree published on the official gazette El Peruano, the measure covers districts in the regions of Ancash, Ica, La Libertad, Lambayeque, Lima, Moquegua, Piura and Tumbes.