2009 Ayacucho floods killed 10 and damaged 530 homes
In December 2009, a severe storm in Ayacucho, Peru, caused devastating floods that resulted in 10 deaths, 18 injuries, and the destruction or damage of 530 homes. Informal settlements in the region remain vulnerable to extreme weather events, highlighting the risks faced by communities living on the edges of the Andes.
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