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Peru’s 23rd Friaje Brings Heavy Amazon Rains and a Sharp Cooldown Through Oct. 9

Senamhi issues yellow alerts for Cusco, Madre de Dios, Puno and Ucayali through Thursday.

Overview

  • The Antarctic-origin cold air mass is advancing from the southern Amazon toward central and northern zones, concentrating impacts from Oct. 7 to 9.
  • Forecasts call for daily rainfall up to 60 mm in the southern selva and up to 40 mm in the central selva, with thunderstorms and persistent cloud cover.
  • Wind gusts are expected to peak near 45 km/h, with Senamhi urging residents to secure roofs, avoid outdoor activity during storms and follow official updates.
  • Nighttime temperatures are projected to fall to about 17 °C in parts of the southern selva and around 19 °C in sectors of the central selva.
  • Areas highlighted for heavier effects include Tambopata, Manu and Tahuamanu in Madre de Dios, La Convención, Paucartambo and Quispicanchi in Cusco, and Satipo in Junín.