Cyclone Yaku raises the alert for landslides and heavy rains in Peru. (Andean)

He National Service of Meteorology and Hydrology of Peruknown as senamhiand which corresponds to the Ministry of the Environment, is a public institution responsible for monitoring, analyzing and forecasting climatic and meteorological conditions in Peruvian territory.

It was established in 1969, and since then it has played an important role in climate management and natural hazard management in the country.

It has an extensive network of meteorological and hydrological monitoring stations throughout the Peruvian territory, which allows the collection of real-time data and the preparation of accurate and timely forecasts.

Besides, senamhi it is also responsible for issuing early warnings and informing the authorities and the general public about possible climate threats and the impact they may have on the country.

This is a prediction on the weather conditions future at a given location. It is based on the analysis of information collected by various sources, such as satellites, weather stations and radars.

The objective of weather forecast is to let people know what they can expect in terms of temperature, precipitation, winds and other weather factors.

This is done at different times. Short-term forecasts, one or two days, are generally more accurate because are based on the most recent data and direct observation of current weather conditions.

Long-term data, lasting weeks or months, is less precise and subject to higher levels of uncertainty because are based on mathematical and statistical models that project future climate trends.

Heavy rains can disrupt public services such as transport, electricity and water supply.  (Andean)
Heavy rains can disrupt public services such as transport, electricity and water supply. (Andean)

By accessing the website of senamhi, you will find the “Weather / Weather forecast” section. There we will find the forecasts divided by regions and cities. Usually, forecasts for the next five days are reported.

We will find the place and the date, to recognize the place of consultation, as well as the day of the forecast issued by the establishment. Likewise, on the screen you will see icons in the form of a cloud that give us an idea of how the weather will be: sunny, rainy, cloudy, stormy, among others.

One of the sections is devoted to the unit of measurement for temperature, degrees Celsius. It is based on a scale where the freezing point of water is 0 degrees and the boiling point of water is 100 degrees, at standard atmospheric pressure.

In this way we will examine what will be the maximum and minimum temperature that will be recorded in a certain region of the country. Added to this, it National Service of Meteorology and Hydrology of Peru attached is the description of the forecast to understand how it will be in time.

This allows us to understand if we will have a cloudy, sunny or rainy day in the morning, afternoon or night.

It is a meteorological phenomenon in which water falls from the atmosphere to the surface of the earth. It is one of the most common types of precipitation and occurs when moist air cools and the water vapor in it condenses into small droplets that form clouds.

As the drops get larger and heavier, they fall to the ground as rain. The amount of rain that falls in a particular area varies by location, season, and other weather factors.

It is characterized by the presence of a zone of low pressure in the atmosphere, with strong winds turning counterclockwise in the southern hemisphere and counterclockwise in the northern hemisphere.

Cyclones can be of different types, depending on their location and intensity. They can cause serious property damage and loss of life due to their high winds, torrential rains and flooding, so it is important to follow weather warnings and recommendations from authorities to protect life and property.

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