Heavy rain episode to be recorded in Lima in coming days, Senamhi warns

The National Meteorological and Hydrological Service of Peru (Senamhi) reported that Metropolitan of Lima And Callao It will support a period of moderate to heavy rainfall due to favorable atmospheric configuration and higher humidity concentrations, especially on the central coast.

In addition, the Weather Forecasts Sub-Office indicated that between March 12 and 16 there is a chance of rain moderate to strong intensity in Metropolitan Lima and Callao, 14th and 15th days with the greatest intensity.

In addition, Semanhi said that they are expected to accumulate about 2 millimeters per day in coastal areas and higher values ​​in areas of East Lima such as chaclacayo And lurigancho – Chosika.

For its part, the Department of Hydrology has announced that the flow of major rivers in the Pacific Central Slope is expected to increase as waura, tasteless And Rimacthat can reach the danger threshold orange level And red.

In this regard, activation of some watercourses is expected, mainly in the river basin. Rimacfrom Monday 13 to Tuesday 14 March, in the afternoon.

Rain in Lima

This Friday, heavy rainfall surprised residents and caused fog across the Costa Verde. This surprised the citizens in different areas of the capital and caused fog in those located near the sea.

From senamhi They warned that Cyclone Yacu would increase rainfall in La Libertad, Lima and Ancash.

On the other hand, according to climate forecasts, Guillermo Baigorria explained that the amount of precipitation in Metropolitan of Lima it will be from 5 millimetersthat is, 5 liters of water will accumulate per square meter.

“What does 5 millimeters of rain mean? This is equivalent to 5 liters of water per square meter,” he said.

“Although the core of this cyclone [Yaku] It’s in the ocean, weapons affect us. Precipitation in La Molina exceeded 2 mm, which is unusual,” he added at a press conference.

For his part, the President senamhi He pointed out that Lima is not a city with constant rainfall and hence flat-roofed houses will accumulate water due to the heavy rains forecast for the following days and could collapse if they do not have a proper drainage system.