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Senamhi Issues Orange Alert for Heavy Rains in Peru’s Andes From Oct. 20–22

Civil defense issues instructions for evacuation readiness in affected Andean regions.

Overview

  • Advisory No. 369 forecasts intense rainfall across 11 Andean departments, including Áncash, Apurímac, Ayacucho, Cusco, Huancavelica, Huánuco, Ica, Junín, La Libertad, Lima and Pasco.
  • Daily accumulations are expected to reach up to about 18 mm in the northern highlands, with lower totals in central and southern zones.
  • Associated hazards include lightning, wind gusts near 45 km/h, hail above roughly 2,800 meters and snow above about 3,900 meters.
  • Indeci urges authorities to clear evacuation routes and verify the operational status of health centers, fire companies and police stations.
  • Residents are advised to follow official channels for updates, with the possibility of light, scattered rain extending to some coastal areas.