Overview
- The Navy’s Directorate of Hydrography and Navigation published Special Notice No. 021, effective Thursday, May 28 through Wednesday, June 3, covering the entire Peruvian coast.
- Authorities say the period of greatest danger will arrive in the early hours of Friday, May 29, when waves could be two to three times their usual height.
- The central coast from Supe through San Juan de Marcona, including Lima and Callao, is forecast to face the strongest and earliest intensification of waves.
- The National Institute of Civil Defense ordered suspension of port and fishing activities, urged securing or hauling vessels ashore, and warned people to avoid beach and water recreation while monitoring remains active.
- Officials and specialists warn the waves can cause coastal flooding, damage to piers and homes, and heighten risks for fishers and tourism operators, so local emergency offices will track effects and advise on protective measures.