Peru Ministry plans new pumping stations to prevent flooding in Villa El Salvador

The Ministry of Housing, Construction, and Sanitation inspected flood response works in Sector 1 of Villa El Salvador to address water accumulation and sewer collapses caused by heavy rains.

Minister Mauricio Arnillas announced that the government will build two rainwater pumping chambers to support an 8-inch motor pump provided to the local municipality. These chambers will help divert wastewater and prevent future flooding in the area.

The ministry also plans to install four additional motor pumps at strategic locations across the district. These pumps, which range from 4 to 6 inches in size, will have two constant operators to activate the machinery during emergencies. Workers have already reached 80% completion on the Villa El Salvador collector relief work, which officials expect to finish in about three weeks.

To manage the current crisis, the water utility company Sedapal deployed more than six hydrojet teams to suction wastewater, remove mud, and disinfect homes. These teams worked through the night to clear water that reached a height of 1.5 meters. The Peruvian Army sent a contingent of soldiers to help clean the Juan Pablo II school and nearby houses.

Additionally, personnel from the Integrated Health Networks Directorate (Diris Lima Sur) arrived to inspect the area and implement disinfection measures for the affected residents. Sedapal maintains ten extra hydrojet teams at a nearby service center ready for further emergencies.