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Peru's Environment Minister Addresses Glacial Lake Flood Risk in Caraz

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Peru's environment ministry warned that a glacial lake flood originating from Laguna Parón could affect more than 22,000 people in Caraz on October 12. Environment Minister Vladimiro Huaroc led a working meeting in Áncash, urging government agencies to improve coordination and determine who maintains the lake's water-control works. Huaroc joined the cabinet of Keiko Fujimori in July.

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The warning highlights significant environmental risk in the Huascarán National Park area, which is a UNESCO-listed trekking region. The government's response requires resource allocation for risk mitigation and infrastructure maintenance in the region.

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    The region of Huaylas Province may require emergency funding for infrastructure response.

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