Given the latest warm and humid weather conditions caused by Cyclone Yaku, the alert level for Lima Metropolitan Area was increased from orange (strong) to red (extreme), the
reported on Tuesday afternoon.
In the next few hours, from tonight until the early hours of March 15, heavy to extreme rainfall will be registered in a large part of Lima region —mainly on the middle and lower basin.
This occurs due to the increase in tropical humidity, which generates instability off the coasts, the agency attached to the Environment Ministry specified.
It added that the activation of Huaycoloro, Chaclacayo, and Chosica ravines is currently being registered, which —added to the rains— will contribute to the increase in Rimac River's flow.
Increase in river flow
The increase in the flow of Huaura, Chancay, Huaral, Chillon, and Lurin Rivers is also expected, with the probability that they will exceed the orange threshold and in some cases, even, reach the red one.
Senamhi issued meteorological warning No. 46 on March 10, through which it announced that there would be moderate to heavy rains on the central coast.
It will continue to report on the behavior of the weather and the climate.
Lastly, it recommended that the population receive updated information via Senamhi's website and social media channels.
(END) NDP/JOT/MVB