Overview
- Senamhi reports the Ucayali River at 131.85 meters above sea level at Contamana on Jan. 16, in orange alert, with projections it could reach hydrological red in three to four days.
- The Rímac River’s discharge has climbed to about 40 cubic meters per second with a continued upward trend from ongoing rainfall in the central highlands.
- Provías Nacional says crews and heavy machinery are working around the clock under emergency authorities to reopen blocked routes and stabilize damaged road sections and bridges.
- Reported impacts include a huaico destroying the Pedregal bridge in Moquegua, slides on the Central Highway near San Mateo, and disrupted stretches in Amazonas, Pasco and Ayacucho.
- The national response includes 4,280 active Minsa health brigadistas, COEN coordination with regional and local authorities, Cenepred guidance that elevated risks may persist for two months, and Senamhi warning of an extreme UV index of 11 in Lima.