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Senamhi Issues Three-Day Rain Alert Covering 50 Provinces

Moist Amazon air plus a Pacific high-pressure system is steering a brief but widespread wet spell.

Overview

  • - The Senamhi alert, which starts Tuesday, calls for moderate to heavy rain through Thursday in parts of the coast, highlands and jungle.
  • - High zones between 2,800 and 3,800 meters could see hail, snow, lightning and strong gusts during this episode.
  • - In Ayacucho’s jungle, including the VRAEM, Senamhi expects daily rain near 55 to 65 mm through Friday with wind gusts close to 45 km/h.
  • - Senamhi warned of strong winds in the highlands of Piura late this week and into early May, with 40 to 45 km/h gusts that can lift roofs on homes between 2,000 and 3,000 meters.
  • - Ecuador’s INAMHI kept a notice for light to moderate rain in the Chira River basin and reported storage near 90 percent, which supports the upcoming small farm planting season.