VOICED : Chamanes peruanos piden proteccion contra El Nino

Peruvian chamanes are seeking spiritual protection against the climatic phenomenon El Niño, which is expected to hit Peru hard in early 2016. They unite from different regions to counteract its negative effects. Predictions suggest severe impacts, potentially affecting a million people. The government has announced significant investments for prevention and has allocated funds for 2016.

What are Peruvian shamans in Lima praying for protection against?

• Earthquakes

• Political instability

• Economic crisis

• El Niño climate phenomenon

Which regions of Peru are the shamans from who are uniting against El Niño?

• Capital and provinces

• Urban and rural areas

• Coast, highlands, and jungle

• Northern and southern regions

How many people are estimated to be affected by El Niño in Peru?

• 500,000

• 5 million

• 1 million

• 2 million

According to the World Meteorological Organization, how does this El Niño compare to past events?

• It is the first recorded in history

• It is the most unpredictable

• It is one of the four strongest in 65 years

• It is the weakest in 65 years

How much has the Peruvian government allocated for prevention efforts in 2016?

• 700 million dollars

• 1 billion dollars

• 900 million dollars

• 500 million dollars