Location: near or in the regions of Ancash, Arequipa, Cusco, Junín, La Libertad, Lima, Moquegua, and Pasco. Event: PROMPERU and DIRCETUR are reporting that travel in many regions of Peru has been negatively impacted by recent heavy rains. Travel may continue to be affected throughout the rainy season which usually ends March 31. Due to ... Read More»
Rains and Flooding Expected to Continue across Peru
The Government of Peru continues to assess the effects from unseasonably heavy inland rains and associated flooding along the coastal areas of Peru. Rains are expected to continue for several more weeks, and may add to the effects seen thus far. The most widespread, severe effects are in the northwest of the country, in the ... Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Lima | 16 March, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: flooding, rains
Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens: Flooding in Lima and Other Areas Along the Coast
Heavy rains inland have caused landslides and overflowing river banks in Lima, and at other points along the coast in Peru. This may affect routes to the airport. All schools in metropolitan Lima will be closed until Monday. Due to flooding in some parts of Lima, traffic may be heavier than normal as people try ... Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Lima | 16 March, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: rains
Heavy Rains Across Peru
Unseasonably heavy rains in the mountains and along the coast of Peru have caused flooding and other adverse effects from the northern city of Tumbes down to Arequipa in the south of the country. This includes damage to medical facilities, damaged bridges, flooded roads, and mudslides, especially in the Piura region. A bridge is washed ... Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Lima | 14 March, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: rains
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