Overview
- Senamhi maintains orange-level advisories for moderate to strong precipitation in at least 12 regions, with Arequipa’s alert extended to January 17 and forecasts noting soil saturation.
- In Perené (Chanchamayo), a huaico in Río Amarillo buried a home and a truck, killing four people, according to police reports.
- A huaico in Caravelí’s quebrada La Yesera left the province largely isolated, stranded vehicles and damaged homes, as the mayor requested urgent national support and more machinery.
- Tarapoto saw urban flooding and internal damage at Hospital II-2 after a torrential downpour, with the regional emergency center registering affected residents and assessing roads.
- Authorities are mobilizing and seeking expedited powers, including La Libertad’s request for an emergency declaration, Lurigancho-Chosica’s call for machinery and bridge repairs, and municipal road clearing in Perené.