HUAICOS

WHAT ARE THEY?

It is an alluvium of light to
moderate magnitude, which is
frequently registered in the
country's hydrographic basins,
generally during the rainy season.

Prevention
Identify vulnerable areas
1
It is important to identify the
most vulnerable areas in the
province of Cañete, where
landslides can occur more
frequently. These areas can be
mountain slopes, rivers, and land Maintenance of
with little vegetation.
watercourses and drains
2
It is important to keep riverbeds
and drains clean and free of
obstacles, so that water flows
without hindrances. People can
collaborate in the cleaning of
riverbeds and drains near their
Strengthening structures homes.
3
Structures such as bridges,
retaining walls, canals and roads
must be adequately built and
reinforced to withstand heavy rains
and prevent landslides.
Maintaining vegetation
4
Vegetation, especially trees, plays
an important role in preventing
landslides by helping to retain
water and stabilize the soil.
Therefore, it is important to
maintain vegetation in areas near
Education and awareness mountain slopes and rivers.
5
It is essential that the population is
educated and aware of the risks of
landslides and the measures they
can take to prevent them. Local
authorities can conduct awareness
campaigns and provide
information on how to prepare for
natural disasters.