:quality(85)//cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/infobae/NAS2BWPPZZDJNIYFYH7IHCOYQI.png "Indeci warns that 217 districts in Peru are at risk of possible landslides and landslides 1")
He National Service of Meteorology and Hydrology of Peru (Senamhi) issued a new moderate to severe weather advisory for various parts of the country. Against this, the National Institute for Civil Protection (Indeci) warned that 217 districts in the north coast and mountains could experience landslides and landslides.
Heavy rains will continue in 22 regions over the next few days
Senamhi warned of moderate to heavy rainfall in mountain, jungle and north coast regions.
The decision to launch the alert came after the National Center for Assessment, Prevention and Disaster Risk Reduction (Cenepred) Know the weather alert Senamhi.
The Cenepred has shared which are the regions and the number of districts that could be affected by the possible appearance of huaicos and landslides.
- Cajamarca: 28 neighborhoods. It is the region with the highest number of neighborhoods that are at very high risk in terms of landslides and mudslides.
- La Libertad: 22 neighborhoods.
- Ayacucho: 9 neighborhoods.
- Huancavelica: 6 neighborhoods.
- Ancash: 5 districts.
- Lima: 3 districts.
To these are added 144 jurisdictions, including several of the Department of Ica.
Indeci recommended that local and/or regional governments review the status of evacuation and emergency areas so that in the face of possible landslides and mudslides, conditions and damage to the premises are avoided. Here are the recommendations that jurisdictions should follow:
- All escape routes should be properly marked to a safe area and away from rivers and streams.
- Signage should guide people.
- Ensure that health centers are available and meet basic care requirements.
- Fire companies must be licensed.
- Police stations must be activated.
- Keep emergency operations centers active.
On the other hand, residents must also follow other recommendations given by Indeci to protect their lives.
- Protect and reinforce the roof of their houses.
- Have an early warning system between residents and authorities where the use of whistles, bells, alarms, sirens or loudspeakers is enforced.
The report mentions that between Sunday February 26 and Monday February 27, there will be precipitation (snow, hail, sleet and rain) with an intensity that will range from moderate to heavy in the highlands of Peru.
Rains in Lima: the alert continues in Chosica, Chaclacayo, Santa Eulalia and other districts due to the increase in the flow of the river
Intense rainfall will continue to register moderate to extreme intensity in 16 regions of the country, the Senamhi warned.
These precipitations will be accompanied by electric shocks and gusts of wind with speeds close to 35 km/h. The appearance of hail is also expected in areas above 2,800 meters above sea level and the presence of snow in places above 4,000 meters above sea level In the case of Piura and Tumbes, rains of moderate intensity are expected.