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- ECHO Daily flash of 30/05/2019

The extent of damage following a 8.0 earthquake in Loreto Department on 26 May has increased, as according to the assessment provided by national authorities.
As of 30 May at 8.00 UTC, the number of damaged buildings increased to 1419, while two bridges have been destroyed and another two have been affected, as well as a water reservoir.
The death toll remains unchanged at two, with 15 injuries reported.
14 districts across the Departments of Loreto, Cajamarca, and San Martín have declared state of emergency for 60 days. Humanitarian aid in order to meet basic needs is being provided to the affected population.

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