11 Mar 2023 | 07:46 AM UTC
Authorities in Peru declare state of emergency in several departments in central and northern coastal regions due to heavy rains March 11.
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Event
As of March 11, authorities have declared a state of emergency in Ancash, Cajamarca, La Libertad, Lambayeque, Lima, Piura, and Tumbes departments due to heavy rains. In recent hours, the inclement weather and associated floods, overflowing rivers, and landslides have notably affected Tumbes, Piura, and Lambayeque. Reports indicate that the flooding has left at least four individuals dead, affected around 2,000 residents, and damaged about 800 buildings in Tumbes and Piura.
Peru’s National Service for Meteorology and Hydrology (Senamhi) issued red (highest of a four-tier scale) heavy rainfall warnings for the central and northern coastal areas through at least March 14. Further episodes of heavy rains are likely until March 16 and may be accompanied by hail and snow at higher elevations. The inclement weather will affect most of the country to a lesser extent.
Hazardous Conditions
Sustained heavy rainfall could trigger flooding…
