From today, Monday, May 5, a Meteorological phenomenon cataloged as Severo will be deployed on several regions of Peru, which puts the population in a yellow alert and the general population, according to the National Meteorology and Hydrology Service of Peru (Senamhi).
According to its notice No. 146, this event is expected to continue for at least 23 hours. The weather conditions that will affect Eight departments have been classified under level yellowindicating that, although it will not be an extreme event, it is recommended to take precautions due to the possible risks that it could bring.
He phenomenon in question It consists of rains of moderate at strong intensity that will be accompanied by Electric downloads and bursts of wind with speeds close to 40 km/h. Senamhi specified that the phenomenon will mainly affect the regions of Cusco, Huánuco, Junín, Loreto, Madre de Dios, Pasco, San Martín and Ucayalilocated in the selva of the country.
According to the forecast, rainfall is expected to reach 40 mm/day in the North jungle30 mm/day in the Center jungle and up to 35 mm/day in the South jungle. In some areas, such as North junglethe accumulated could overcome these values, which would increase the risk of overflows and landslides in certain areas.
Preparation for alert
According to him Indeci (National Institute of Civil Defense), he Senamhi It has extended notice No. 146, which was activated due to the expected adverse weather conditions. This report refers to rains that will continue in the area from midnight on Monday, May 5 until 11:59 p.m. on that same day, which represents a validity period of 23 hours.
In addition, the phenomenon will not only bring rains, but also Electric downloadswhich could endanger both the infrastructure and the people who are outdoors. For this reason, the Indeci He has urged local authorities to perform the necessary verifications to ensure that the evacuation routes are clear and duly marked.
In the last hours, a series of Recommendations by the authorities to mitigate the possible adverse effects of this weather event. He Indecithrough its National Emergency Operations Center (COEN), has urged local governments to strengthen their preventive measures.
According to experts, it is important that housing are protected, especially those located in areas vulnerable to landslides or River overflow. In this context, the Reinforcement of ceilings and the activation of early alert systems, such as whistles, sirens or high speakers, are presented as key measures for the Population security.
In parallel, the Senamhi had previously issued the Notice No. 144corresponding to the meteorological phenomenon that will affect the same region from Saturday, May 3 until Sunday, May 4.
This phenomenon will also bring heavy rains and bursts of wind, with accumulated up to 45 mm/day in the South jungle and about 40 mm/day in the norte. The forecast explained that in the Center jungle About 35 mm/day would be expected, which could also generate certain risks in areas already affected by previous rains.
The situation worsens when considering that, according to the Indecihe Sunday May 4the rains will intensify, and could exceed 50 mm/day in some areas of the North junglewhich raises the level of alert In certain regions.
He Indeci continues to carry out constant monitoring of the weather phenomenon and coordinates with local authorities to Prevent any emergency that could arise during the validity of the notice.
Although the planned rains will not reach extreme levels, the Indeci recommends additional precautionssince the climatic conditions of the jungle can change rapidly, which could put at risk the most vulnerable populations. In addition to the recommendations for homes, the authorities underline the importance of Stay informed about the development of the situation and have a Emergency Family Planthat contemplates, among other measures, the Location of shelters and the identification of safe routes Towards higher areas.
With all this, the Indeci emphasize the need for a Joint work Among local authorities, health centers, firefighters and security forces to address any emergency.
