Can Rainwater Lagoons Fight Drought in Peru? | Sacred Planet - September 24, 2025 -

In Peru's Ayacucho region, communities face long dry seasons that threaten farming and daily life. Engineer Magdalena Machaca Mendieta from Quispillacta, shares how she builds lagoons to harvest and store rainwater, providing a vital water source for farmers and families during periods of drought.
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