The presence of Cyclone Yaku will be felt in Lima and Callao in the coming days. He National Meteorology and Hydrology Service (Senamhi) warned that the capital and the constitutional province will endure moderate to strong rains due to this phenomenon.
In a press conference, representatives of the entity reported on the occurrence of these precipitations in the middle of summer, compared to the peruvian coasts. In addition, they reported on the possible accumulation of water in some areas as a result of the rains.
In that sense, Guillermo BaigorriaCEO of senamhipointed out that the districts where the highest rainfall might be recorded are in Lima and are located in the eastern areas of the capital, such as Chaclacayo or Lurigancho-Chosica.
“Flat roofs are definitely going to accumulate water and might potentially collapse if you don’t have good drainage, in some districts where the topography is undulating, or for example, la type constructions. Express waythere will be an accumulation of water,” he said.
FLOW INCREASE
Baigorria also warned regarding the increase in the flow of rivers located on the central slope of the Pacific, such as the Huaura, Chillón and Rímac rivers. These might reach thresholds that he described as “dangerous.”
“Is a completely unusual precipitationvery high, for the areas in which we are working, especially for Limait will increase and it is time to take action, prevention measures at the family level, by local governments,” he said.
Therefore, the senamhi The activation of some streams is expected, mainly in the Rímac river basin during the followingnoon of Monday, March 13 and Tuesday, March 14. However, as of March 15, the effects of the Cyclone Yaku they will dissipate.
