Overview
- Peru’s meteorological service reports very high to extremely high ultraviolet radiation across highland regions and coastal zones.
- Forecasts for Lima and Callao beaches call for an ultraviolet index of 11 in central sectors such as La Punta, Costa Verde, Agua Dulce and La Chira this weekend.
- Northern beaches including Chacra Mar, Ancón, Santa Rosa and Ventanilla are projected at index 10, while southern spots such as Mamacona, Pachacámac, Pulpos, El Silencio, Punta Hermosa, Punta Rocas, Punta Negra, San Bartolo, Santa María, Pucusana and Puerto Viejo are expected at 10 on Saturday rising to 11 on Sunday.
- Recent monitoring recorded an extreme reading in Carabayllo on Friday, the highest in the city in that report, underscoring localized midday spikes.
- Officials advise avoiding prolonged sun from roughly 9/10 a.m. to 4 p.m., applying and reapplying sunscreen, and using wide-brim hats, UV-filter sunglasses and covering clothing, with added caution for children, older adults and outdoor workers as beach attendance increases over the holiday weekend.