Peru declares emergency after oil spill in two Rivers

Government of Peru has declared emergency for three weeks after a major oil pipeline burst in the country’s northeast region affecting two rivers Chiriaco and Morona.

The pipeline burst has spilled over 3,000 barrels of crude oil into the rivers which are the main source of water and food for several indigenous communities in this region.

Declaration of emergency will provide humanitarian help to these affected communities as government has warned communities not to eat fish from the polluted waters of these rivers.

The pipeline that spilled the crude oil is owned by Petro Peru, a state-owned oil company and was built more than 30 years ago.

It is used to transport between 5000 and 6000 barrels of oil per day.

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