The main natural hazard is flooding . In 2012 , major flooding occurred in Iquitos who alerted the population and affected coastal areas and several towns in the metropolitan area , which has a floodable , rainy geography . The floods of 2012 were regarded as the most historic natural disaster to Iquitos to date . Wet weather in Loreto took showers and drizzle , causing damage and flooding in the Loreto Region since November 2011 . The rainy weather continued until early 2012 , and increased the level of water in the Amazon river — wide stream that feeds most of the tributaries in Loreto — up to . Since February and March , several villages are affected ( 19,209 and 18,400 families affected ) , 26 000 hectares of farmland are flooded and the water level reached coastal streets of Iquitos . On 24 April 2012 , the spate faded , and initiated the first stage of ebb
major flooding occurred in Iquitos
2012 Loreto floods
Iquitos