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The intense rains recorded for days in different regions of the country keep the authorities on alert due to the increase in the flow of the rivers. He National Service of Meteorology and Hydrology of Peru (Senamhi) reported that the the Utcubamba river in Amazonas, it has increased its level, reaching the red threshold.
108 districts in the southern sierra threatened by heavy rains and landslides
Senamhi warned that the heavy rains will be accompanied by electric shocks and gusts of wind with speeds approaching 35 km/h. In addition, he alerted to the possible activation of flows in 15 regions.
According to the report of the meteorological entity, at 22:00 on Sunday February 12, it recorded a level of 5.12 m at the Naranjito station. This indicator warns of probable overflow of the river and flooding in populated areas and the lower agricultural areas, as well as the erosion of the banks and the allocation of infrastructure in the direct area or near the river.
The populated centers on red alert for possible flooding are: Port Orange, Sandstone, Salao, Port Misquiyacu and Bagua Grande.
Huaico in Arequipa was warned, but authorities did not carry out preventive work
The neighborhood of Mariano Nicolás Valcárcel has been declared in an emergency situation as it has been affected by the landslides. 16 people lost their lives, according to the official report, because of this natural event.
In this line, the National Institute for Civil Protection (Indeci) He urged local authorities to review emergency plans and the community early warning system. He stressed that it was necessary to promote the organization of the population before this type of natural event, in addition to having the permanent monitoring of the river in order to provide a rapid response.
In the event of flooding in populated centers, he recommended that residents Stay away from power lines and pylons. He also stressed that rivers that have increased their flow should not be crossed.
Senamhi warns that the rains will continue until Friday in the interior of the country and there are fears of a possible overflow of rivers
Indeci warned that the soils in the regions in which heavy rains have been recorded are oversaturated and at any time they can come loose and landslides occur.
It should be noted that according to the Senamhi weather warning, it is expected light to moderate rainfall in the northern and central jungle. For this Monday, February 13, he predicted rain accompanied by electric shocks and gusts of wind with speeds of more than 40 km / h.
The moderate to heavy rain alert reaches the sierra and selva regions Therefore, the hydrological behavior of rivers warns of stream activation.
In Huancavelica, the Ica river recorded a flow of 100.21 m3/s at the Challaca station. The population centers that could be affected are Challaca, San José de Challaca, Tincocc, Ispairo, Savilayocc, Matial, Hualisga, Allanca and Caquiani Chico.
In cajamarca, the Cañad River recorded a flow of 21.3 m3/s at the Cañad station. The population centers that could be affected are El Tingo, La Munana and Datiles.
In tacna, The Sama River recorded a flow of 14.93 m3/s at the Puente Talapalca station. The population centers that could be affected are Londaniza, Chipispaya, Putina, Cotani, Coropuro and Sambalaya.
In apurimac, the Pachachaca River recorded a flow of 282.32 m3/s at the Santa Rosa de Chapimarca station. The population centers that could be affected are Santa Rosa, Naranniyocc, Sutcunga, Oryapampa, Chocceñahue and Ruya Ruyac.
In Cuzco, the Apurímac River recorded a flow of 877.75 m3/s at the Punte Cunyac station. The population centers that could be affected are Cunyac and Cconoc.
He senamhi It recommended that the inhabitants of the sectors on alert take the corresponding precautions and avoid any activity near the river.
The rainfall forecast also influences the flow activation:
Red alert
Arequipa, Ayacucho, Cusco
amber alert
Ancash, Apurimac, Junin and Puno
yellow alert
Huancavelica, Huánuco and Moquegua
