As I was looking for a great example to relate to displacement, I immediately thought of recent tragedy news in the country of Peru in South America.  About 3 weeks ago, the northern and southern parts of Peru were highly affected by a huge climate change on intense rains that led to huge floods. This country has not experienced a flood like this since 1998 after a small incident along the coastal. There is a Peruvian term called “huayco” that refers to a flash flood caused by heavy rains occurring high in the mountains; the translated word would be mudslides in English. Days after it first occurred up to now, it is still damaging buildings and homes as we speak. In the article, I attached it states there have been 67 deaths since it was posted. The last update I can find is 72 on the death toll. This breaking news is heart-breaking to me personally because my nationality is Peruvian. Although, I was born in America both of my parents are from Peru. The side of my father’s family has been affected due to this flooding. Thankfully, they are all well and alive, but their town had their electricity and water system stopped. Since they cannot go outside, they are stuck at a damaged home with barely any food left. Every day they wait for the rescue team to assist or at least provide food. This relates to displacement because my distant relatives and the rest of the population were living in a safe environment that were taken away from them so fast by a natural disaster. Everyone must now decide on new tasks to fulfill so that they survive through this flood. Many had their homes be ripped away from the strong waves that flew through the town; they must assimilate to starting new again.

I attached the article I was referring to below for any additional information.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/mar/17/peru-floods-ocean-climate-change