The vulnerability of the cities of Piura to flooding as a result of the increase in rainfall in El Niño episodes

Authors

  • Gina Chambi Echegaray Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima, Peru
  • Beatriz Gina Herencia Félix Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Facultad de Ciencias Sociales, Lima, Peru https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0058-6729
  • Carlos Francisco Cabrera Carranza Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima, Peru
  • Nora Malca Casavilca Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Facultad de Ingeniería Geológica, Minera, Metalúrgica y Geográfica, Lima, Peru https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2625-9008
  • Jesús Torres Guerra Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Facultad de Ingeniería Geológica, Minera, Metalúrgica y Geográfica, Lima, Peru
  • Henry Jesus Matos Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Facultad de Ingeniería Geológica, Minera, Metalúrgica y Geográfica, Lima, Peru https://orcid.org/0009-0005-8660-1804
  • Eric Rendon Schneir Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Facultad de Ingeniería Geológica, Minera, Metalúrgica y Geográfica, Lima, Peru
  • Juan Carlos Montero Chirito Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Facultad de Ingeniería Geológica, Minera, Metalúrgica y Geográfica, Lima, Peru https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1422-5019

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15381/iigeo.v26i51.25373

Keywords:

vulnerability, floods, El Niño, Piura River, prevention, reconstruction

Abstract

The cities of Piura have experienced flood disasters throughout their history, mainly related to the El Niño phenomenon. The objective of this research was to develop strategies for good management of urban vulnerability reduction in the cities of Piura. The methodology used is descriptive and the procedure of the present research comprises three phases: information gathering, discussion with related entities, and desk work. The results allowed and will allow determining actions for prevention, reduction, preparation and reconstruction, as well as mitigation and adaptation to climate change.

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Published

2023-06-02

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Review Articles

How to Cite

Chambi Echegaray, G., Herencia Félix, B. G., Cabrera Carranza, C. F., Malca Casavilca, N., Torres Guerra, J., Jesus Matos, H., Rendon Schneir, E., & Montero Chirito, J. C. (2023). The vulnerability of the cities of Piura to flooding as a result of the increase in rainfall in El Niño episodes. Revista Del Instituto De investigación De La Facultad De Minas, Metalurgia Y Ciencias geográficas, 26(51), e25373. https://doi.org/10.15381/iigeo.v26i51.25373