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Peru Issues Coastwide Advisory for Light to Moderate Swells Through April 20

Civil defense urges temporary port halts, beach restrictions, plus securing small craft to cut risk.

Overview

  • DIHIDRONAV's forecast, in effect from Sunday, April 12 to Monday, April 20, calls for light to moderate swells along the entire Peruvian coast.
  • In the north and central coast from Salaverry to Callao, conditions start light on Tuesday, April 14, rise to moderate by Wednesday morning, then ease on Thursday, April 16.
  • From south of Callao to San Juan de Marcona and along the southern coast, swells increase to moderate from Tuesday, April 14 and hold until Friday afternoon, April 17.
  • Indeci issued a preventive alert that asks local authorities to suspend port and fishing work, secure or haul small boats ashore, and keep people away from shoreline and recreational sea activities.
  • COEN reports nonstop monitoring with regional risk offices and the Navy’s hydrographic service, with updates to help fishermen, port crews, and beachgoers avoid injuries or damage.