Overview
- An intense three-hour rainstorm Tuesday afternoon overwhelmed sewers and drains, triggering rapid urban flooding across the city.
- Central commercial areas, including the Plaza de Armas, were inundated, with streets in Morales and La Banda de Shilcayo also reported under water.
- Fast-moving runoff from higher neighborhoods swept parked motorcycles and halted traffic, with videos showing residents and police attempting rescues.
- Part of the ceiling at Tarapoto’s hospital reportedly collapsed due to water infiltration, though no injuries were reported.
- Neighbors and merchants began cleanup as waters receded, and meteorological alerts indicate additional rainfall remains possible.