Some buildings in the city of Piura, 1,000 kilometers north of Lima, collapsed on March 27, 2017, after nearly 15 hours of rain caused the Piura River to overflow, flooding neighbourhoods in most of the city. The El Nino climate phenomenon is causing muddy flash floods and rivers to overflow along the entire Peruvian coast, isolating communities and neighborhoods. Most cities face water shortages as water lines have been compromised by mud and debris. / AFP PHOTO / PATRICIA LACHIRA (Photo credit should read PATRICIA LACHIRA/AFP/Getty Images)
