<p>The heavy rains that recently struck Peru have racked up at least $323 million in infrastructure damage, a senior minister said on Wednesday, as residents of hard-hit areas turn their focus on repairing water-logged homes and businesses.</p>.<p>The rainfall that followed powerful cyclone Yaku generated flooding across populated areas, destroying hundreds of homes, schools and roads, mainly along the central and northern coast of the Andean country.</p>.<p>In the aftermath of the flooding, authorities relocated thousands of affected people, and began the work of rebuilding damaged roadways and other infrastructure.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/north-and-central/delhi-records-highest-24-hour-rainfall-for-march-in-three-years-1202159.html" target="_blank">Delhi records highest 24-hour rainfall for March in three years</a></strong></p>.<p>Financial aid for small businesses hit by the storm has also been prioritized, Economy Minister Alex Contreras told reporters in the capital Lima after leaving the national palace.</p>.<p>Contreras stressed the importance of mobilizing resources as soon as possible since "El Nino" weather conditions could prolong Peru's rainy season.</p>.<p>The damage unleashed by Cyclone Yaku marks the latest crisis to hit Peru, where tense and sometimes violent anti-government protests have rocked the country since Congress ousted former President Pedro Castillo in December.</p>.<p>Earlier this month, the government of his successor, Dina Boluarte, declared a state of emergency covering 400 districts in the country to alleviate the effects of the intense rains.</p>.<p>At least 60 people have died in Peru since the start of the rainy season late last year, according to civil defense institute INDECI. </p>
<p>The heavy rains that recently struck Peru have racked up at least $323 million in infrastructure damage, a senior minister said on Wednesday, as residents of hard-hit areas turn their focus on repairing water-logged homes and businesses.</p>.<p>The rainfall that followed powerful cyclone Yaku generated flooding across populated areas, destroying hundreds of homes, schools and roads, mainly along the central and northern coast of the Andean country.</p>.<p>In the aftermath of the flooding, authorities relocated thousands of affected people, and began the work of rebuilding damaged roadways and other infrastructure.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/north-and-central/delhi-records-highest-24-hour-rainfall-for-march-in-three-years-1202159.html" target="_blank">Delhi records highest 24-hour rainfall for March in three years</a></strong></p>.<p>Financial aid for small businesses hit by the storm has also been prioritized, Economy Minister Alex Contreras told reporters in the capital Lima after leaving the national palace.</p>.<p>Contreras stressed the importance of mobilizing resources as soon as possible since "El Nino" weather conditions could prolong Peru's rainy season.</p>.<p>The damage unleashed by Cyclone Yaku marks the latest crisis to hit Peru, where tense and sometimes violent anti-government protests have rocked the country since Congress ousted former President Pedro Castillo in December.</p>.<p>Earlier this month, the government of his successor, Dina Boluarte, declared a state of emergency covering 400 districts in the country to alleviate the effects of the intense rains.</p>.<p>At least 60 people have died in Peru since the start of the rainy season late last year, according to civil defense institute INDECI. </p>