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Strong Coastal Winds Damage Infrastructure in Northern Peru

Senamhi's forecast of gusts up to 40 km/h signals continued risk to fragile roofs, street trees and public safety along the northern coast.

Overview

  • Local reports show gusty conditions have hit populated areas of La Libertad and Lambayeque, producing fallen trees, a downed utility pole and several collapsed calamine roofs.
  • In Trujillo residents described a pole falling in La Esperanza, a calamine roof collapse in Víctor Larco Herrera and an artificial palm leaf that fell onto a telecom antenna near a school.
  • RPP documented at least three large trees that fell in the Lambayeque region, one landing on a mototaxi whose driver was reported unharmed and another blocking traffic in Chiclayo for hours.
  • Senamhi issued a forecast of gusts up to 40 km/h for the day and most incident details come from eyewitness and local reporting rather than wider official confirmations.
  • Households have been reinforcing roofs and local crews have worked to clear streets, and the situation highlights how lightweight roofing and urban trees increase the chance of further damage during coastal gust events.