Government of Peru Interventions to Strengthen Preparedness for the 2026-2027 El Niño Phenomenon

Set of interventions to strengthen the country's preparedness for the intense rains, droughts and water scarcity associated with the 2026-2027 El Niño phenomenon, in three stages: preparation, emergency and rehabilitation. It funds riverbank defense works and channel dredging at critical points of rivers and ravines, actions against drought and water scarcity, cleaning and maintenance of irrigation canals through executing units of water users and a mechanism for private-sector participation through services-for-taxes. It responds to the identification of nearly 1,700 critical points in the country, of which a first stage of 536 is prioritized according to risk level.