Rains in Peru: alert for intense rains in the jungle regions

The north coast of the country is in a state of emergency due to the heavy rains that have been recorded in recent days, which have intensified due to the influence of the Cyclone Yaku. Jungle regions are also on alert, according to the latest orange-level weather advisory from the National Meteorology and Hydrology Service (Senamhi).

The entity announced that from Monday March 13 to Tuesday March 14, moderate to heavy rain is expected in Amazonas, Cajamarca, Cusco, Huánuco, Junín, Loreto, Madre de Dios, Pasco, San Martín and Ucayali.

Heavy rainfall will be accompanied by electric shocks and gusts of wind, with speeds above 45 km/h. Cumulative rainfall above 50 mm/day is expected in the northern jungle, above 40 mm/day in the central jungle and close to 40 mm/day in the southern jungle.

Very high risk neighborhoods

Amazon: Aramango, Imaza, El Cenepa and Nieva

Cajamarca: Huarango and Saint Joseph of Lourdes

Lorette: balsapuerto

Not co : Palcazu and Pozuzo

San Martin: Haut Biavo, Saint Paul, Saint Joseph de Sisa, Saint Martin, Sainte Rose, Haut Saposoa, Alonso d’Alvarado, Barranquita, Pinto Recodo, Saint Roque de Cumbaza, Tabalosos, Chazuta, Juan War and Willow.

High risk neighborhoods

Amazon: Yambarsbamba and Rio Santiago.

Cajamarca: Santa Rosa.

Huanuco: Mousson, Grand Château, Daniel Alomia, Hermilio Valdizan, José Crespo and Château, Loyando, Mariano Damaso Beraun, Pucayacu, Ville Nouvelle, Santo Domingo, Cholon, Chaglla and Elbow of Pozuzo.

Junin: Perene, Pichanaqui, St. Louis, Coviriali, Mazamari – Pangoa, Beautiful Plain, Black River and Tambo River.

Lorette: Barranca, Manseriche, Morona and Pampa Hermosa.

Not co : Chontabamba, Constitution, Huancabamba, Oxapampa, Puerto Bermúdez and Villa Rica.

San Martin: Under Biavo, Bellavista, Huallaga, San Rafael, White Water, Shatoja, The Link, Sacanche, Saposoa, Tingo of Saposoa, Caynarachi, Cuñunbuqui, Stone, Shoemaker, Bell, Huicungo, Junajui, Pachiza, Bird, Causeway, Jepelacio, Moyobamba, Yantalo, Buenos Aires, Caspisapa, Picota, Pilluana, Pucacaca, San Cristóbal, Sanm Hilarion, Shaboyacu, Tingo de Pina, Three United, Awajun, Brown Michael, Posic, San Fernando, Yuracyacu, Alberto Leveau, Huimbayoc, The Band of Shilcayo, San Antonio, Shapaja New Progress, Gunpowder and Uchiza.

Ucayali: Father Abad.

Given the continued heavy rains, the National Institute for Civil Protection (Indeci) provided a series of recommendations to local and regional authorities, as well as to the population in general, to avoid risky situations in the event of possible overflows of rivers, floods or landslides:

– Identify in advance the Evacuation routes to high and safe areas.

– Strengthen the roofs and windows houses.

– Unplug electrical appliances.

– Review downspouts and eliminate any accumulation that could obstruct the passage of water towards the drainage of the houses.

– To establish a early warning system andn the neighborhood using whistles, bells, alarms, sirens or loudspeakers.

– Be careful of natural signs such as, for example, the increase in cloudy water, the sudden increase in water level or flow, or the approach of a loud noise.

– If necessary evacuate immediately to safe areas or assembly points.

– Don’t stop or cross the canals ravines, slopes of hills or mountains or other impact areas of landslides or alluvium.

– If you don’t have time to evacuate to safe areas, practice vertical discharge: located in the upper part of the house such as roofs or upper floors.

– Participate in the rehabilitation works after the downpour