He National Service of Meteorology and Hydrology (Senamhi) reported on Tuesday that Metropolitan Lima went from orange to red alert due to the rains caused by the presence of the Cyclone Yaku in the Pacific Ocean.

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According to a statement from the agency, from this evening until the early morning of Wednesday March 15, heavy to extreme rainfall will be recorded over much of the region, mainly in the middle and lower basin.

“This scenario occurs due to the increase in tropical humidity, generating instability offshore. Currently there is an activation of rivers such as Huaycoloro, Chaclacayo and Chosica, which, added to the rains , will contribute to the increased flow of the Rímac River,” the letter continues.

In addition, increases in river flow are expected Huaura, Chancay, Huaral, Chillon and Lurinwith the probability that they exceed the orange threshold and in some cases reach the red threshold.

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Authorities and specialists have warned that this phenomenon could cause flooding and serious damage in a city of 10 million inhabitants nestled in the middle of the Peruvian coastal desert and whose infrastructure is not prepared for the persistent rains.

On the eve, the Mayor of Lima, Rafael López Aliagainvited citizens to raise a “prayer chain”.

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