People too have been killed by complications related to the extreme cold wave sweeping the southern Andes.
At least 133 alpaca died of starvation during heavy snowfall in Peru earlier this August, according to the Huamanga farming agency. Video footage released this week shows the devastating effect it has had on the local community.
According to Reuters, the mayor of the Cojata region, Alfonso Ojedo, said Monday, "There are no grasslands ... the alpaca's fields are fully covered over, pure white, so the little alpaca are sad, some of them are about to die, some have died."
Temperatures as low as minus 18 degrees Celsius in the Vinchos district in the south of Peru led to the deaths of the animals, which are vital for locals for food and transport as well as for their fleece.
Some areas saw 50 centimeters of snowfall, which covered the high plains where the alpaca normally graze – some 3,500 meters (11,483 feet) above sea level.
Local authorities are calling for support for the some 3,000 local alpaca farmers.
"There are no crops, there is no hay, no potatoes, so we are asking for feed for our animals because everything is covered in snow," said Lieutenant Governor of Cojata, Roberto Mamano.
While the total number of dead animals is relatively low, the total number of animals affected is estimated at 2,672.
The cold wave hitting Peru’s southern Andes has also affected children and created a pandemic of respiratory diseases through the year, according to the country’s Health Ministry.
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People too have been killed by complications related to the extreme cold wave sweeping the southern Andes. At least 133 alpaca died of starvation during heavy snowfall in Peru earlier this August, according to the Huamanga farming agency. Video footage released this week shows the devastating effect it has had on the local community. According to Reuters, the mayor of the Cojata region, Alfonso Ojedo, said Monday, "There are no grasslands ... the alpaca's fields are fully covered over, pure white, so the little alpaca are sad, some of them are about to die, some have died." Temperatures as low as minus 18 degrees Celsius in the Vinchos district in the south of Peru led to the deaths of the animals, which are vital for locals for food and transport as well as for their fleece. Some areas saw 50 centimeters of snowfall, which covered the high plains where the alpaca normally graze – some 3,500 meters (11,483 feet) above sea level. Local authorities are calling for support for the some 3,000 local alpaca farmers. "There are no crops, there is no hay, no potatoes, so we are asking for feed for our animals because everything is covered in snow," said Lieutenant Governor of Cojata, Roberto Mamano. While the total number of dead animals is relatively low, the total number of animals affected is estimated at 2,672. The cold wave hitting Peru’s southern Andes has also affected children and created a pandemic of respiratory diseases through the year, according to the country’s Health Ministry. This content was originally published by teleSUR at the following address: "http://www.telesurtv.net/english/news/Perus-Cold-Temperatures-Kill-At-Least-133-Alpaca-20150819-0008.html". If you intend to use it, please cite the source and provide a link to the original article. www.teleSURtv.net/english
People too have been killed by complications related to the extreme cold wave sweeping the southern Andes. At least 133 alpaca died of starvation during heavy snowfall in Peru earlier this August, according to the Huamanga farming agency. Video footage released this week shows the devastating effect it has had on the local community. According to Reuters, the mayor of the Cojata region, Alfonso Ojedo, said Monday, "There are no grasslands ... the alpaca's fields are fully covered over, pure white, so the little alpaca are sad, some of them are about to die, some have died." Temperatures as low as minus 18 degrees Celsius in the Vinchos district in the south of Peru led to the deaths of the animals, which are vital for locals for food and transport as well as for their fleece. Some areas saw 50 centimeters of snowfall, which covered the high plains where the alpaca normally graze – some 3,500 meters (11,483 feet) above sea level. Local authorities are calling for support for the some 3,000 local alpaca farmers. "There are no crops, there is no hay, no potatoes, so we are asking for feed for our animals because everything is covered in snow," said Lieutenant Governor of Cojata, Roberto Mamano. While the total number of dead animals is relatively low, the total number of animals affected is estimated at 2,672. The cold wave hitting Peru’s southern Andes has also affected children and created a pandemic of respiratory diseases through the year, according to the country’s Health Ministry. This content was originally published by teleSUR at the following address: "http://www.telesurtv.net/english/news/Perus-Cold-Temperatures-Kill-At-Least-133-Alpaca-20150819-0008.html". If you intend to use it, please cite the source and provide a link to the original article. www.teleSURtv.net/english
People too have been killed by complications related to the extreme cold wave sweeping the southern Andes. At least 133 alpaca died of starvation during heavy snowfall in Peru earlier this August, according to the Huamanga farming agency. Video footage released this week shows the devastating effect it has had on the local community. According to Reuters, the mayor of the Cojata region, Alfonso Ojedo, said Monday, "There are no grasslands ... the alpaca's fields are fully covered over, pure white, so the little alpaca are sad, some of them are about to die, some have died." Temperatures as low as minus 18 degrees Celsius in the Vinchos district in the south of Peru led to the deaths of the animals, which are vital for locals for food and transport as well as for their fleece. Some areas saw 50 centimeters of snowfall, which covered the high plains where the alpaca normally graze – some 3,500 meters (11,483 feet) above sea level. Local authorities are calling for support for the some 3,000 local alpaca farmers. "There are no crops, there is no hay, no potatoes, so we are asking for feed for our animals because everything is covered in snow," said Lieutenant Governor of Cojata, Roberto Mamano. While the total number of dead animals is relatively low, the total number of animals affected is estimated at 2,672. The cold wave hitting Peru’s southern Andes has also affected children and created a pandemic of respiratory diseases through the year, according to the country’s Health Ministry. This content was originally published by teleSUR at the following address: "http://www.telesurtv.net/english/news/Perus-Cold-Temperatures-Kill-At-Least-133-Alpaca-20150819-0008.html". If you intend to use it, please cite the source and provide a link to the original article. www.teleSURtv.net/english
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