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Peru Issues Red Alert for Extreme Heat and Extremely High UV in 17 Regions

Clear skies tied to westerly winds aloft, with the Pacific anticyclone displaced offshore, are driving the surge.

Overview

  • Senamhi’s red-level warning remains in effect through Thursday, Nov. 27, with officials monitoring conditions for a possible continuation into early December.
  • Forecasts call for maximum temperatures up to 34 °C in southern Andean areas such as Arequipa, Moquegua and Tacna.
  • UV risk varies by natural region, reaching high to extremely high on the coast, very high to extremely high in the sierra, and high to very high in the selva.
  • In Lima, northern and eastern districts face the highest exposure, with localized UV readings around IUV 14 reported.
  • Authorities advise immediate photoprotection and caution over health and agricultural risks, urging shade, long sleeves, UV-blocking eyewear and frequent sunscreen, especially from late morning to midafternoon.