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Senamhi announces Metropolitan of Lima imposing red alert due to rain

On March 10, Senamhi released Weather Forecast No. 46, announcing moderate to heavy rainfall on the central coast. | Fountain: Andean

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Peru’s National Meteorological and Hydrological Service (Senamhi) reported that short-term (24-hour) notice No. 73 has been updated, causing the level of metropolitan Lima to rise from orange (strong) to red (extreme).

This is due to the latest hot and humid weather conditions caused by Cyclone Yaku, such as heavy rains recorded in the early morning of Tuesday, March 14th.

They also note that in the next few hours from the night of the 14th to the early morning of the 15thmuch of the Lima region, mainly in the middle and lower basin, will experience heavy to extreme rainfall.

“Lima enters a red alert level due to heavy rains. From the night of the 14th until the early morning of the 15th, heavy to extreme rainfall will be recorded across most of the Lima area, mainly in the middle and lower basins. “, they said on their social networks.

This scenario arises as increased humidity in the tropics causes instability offshore, warns senamhi.

“Lima is not ready”

Ricardo Pajares, coordinator COHEN, admitted on Tuesday that metropolitan Lima is not prepared for moderate to extreme rainfall caused by Cyclone Yacu. In this sense, he pointed out that preventive measures should be taken only after the rains have ended.

“The rains cause a series of 20 cm flood waters in Chorrillos. It is clear that Lima is not ready for rains of this magnitude. As far as prevention is concerned, we must wait until the end of the rainy season to direct the currents and build walls. Now what we have to do is contain the emergency and prepare with a family contingency plan,” he said in statements to RPP Noticias..

haystacks noted that the situation Chosika It is also worrying that the ravines have been activated, but he indicated that they do not pose a threat at the moment.

“In Lurigancho Chosika, we have a total of 17 active streams that so far do not pose a threat or high risk to the population living in the channel, but this is a warning to them to take preventive measures to implement their evacuation plan. “, he added.


Source: RPP

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