TODAY Rains in Lima due to Cyclone Yaku: Senamhi forecast in the capital

He National Meteorology and Hydrology Service (Senamhi) announced the rainfall that could fall today in Lima. Precisely, since early today the Peruvian capital registered rain for several hours and the streets of several districts woke up completely wet. This phenomenon occurs due to the passage of Cyclone Yaku, which since Sunday has caused abnormal temperatures in the Peruvian capital. Today, the minimum in the districts of North, East and West Lima will be 26 degrees and it is estimated that around noon it could exceed 32 degrees.

“Lima presented intense rains according to the current notice. Stations until 04:00 h recorded accumulated rainfall of 2.3 mm (La Molina), 1.5 mm (Jesús María), 2.4 mm (Villa María del Triunfo), 1.4 mm (San Martín de Porres), 3.9 mm (Chosica)”, reported the senamhi on their social networks.

For this one Tuesday March 14, “accumulates of rain are expected with values ​​close to 30 mm/day in the northern sierra, around 25 mm/day in the central sierra and values ​​above 15 mm/day in the southern sierra. In addition, on the coast, records of over 70 mm/day are expected in Tumbes and Piura, close to 20 mm/day in Lambayeque and La Libertad, over 4 mm/day in Áncash, over 2 mm/day in Lima and in districts far from the Ica coast, accumulations of over 6 mm/day would be expected”.

the step of ‘yaku’ along the Peruvian coast has left destruction in the northern regions of Peru, but in Lima it is expected that this could affect more than a million people. In addition to the collapse of houses, destruction of national highways and flooding of houses that are close to the channels of the Chillón, Rímac and Huaycoloro rivers.

In addition, senamhi He reported that Lime it reaches Ultraviolet Index (IUV) “Extremely high”. “San Martín de Porres Station registered a maximum UVI value of 16. Remember to use wide-brimmed hats, umbrellas, sunglasses, long-sleeved polo shirts, and sunscreen,” read the official Twitter account.

According to Senamhi, the new start of rainfall will occur from the March 12 and will continue in the days 13, 14 and 15 the area affected by rain has increased, reaching Arequipa and Tacna.

Lima will be affected in the coming days, said the executive president of the senamhiGuillermo Baigorria Paz. He also stated that it would be heavy rains.

“We are talking about amounts of rain of up to five millimeters of precipitation in Metropolitan Lima”, said Baigorria Paz. The amount in question is equivalent to five liters of water per square meter.

However, the specialist recommended not only seeing the impact by water, but also by weight, that is, each square meter would receive five kilos of additional weight.

What days will it rain the most? The Meteorological Prediction Sub-directorate pointed out that the days 14 and 15 there will be a greater intensity in the rains that will fall on Metropolitan Lima and Callao.

The Senamhi shared what is his weather forecast for 13 areas of Lima.

Senamhi reports that between Wednesday, March 15, and Friday, March 17, there will be moderate to extreme rainfall (snow, hail, sleet, and rain) on the coast and mountains. These precipitations will be accompanied by electrical discharges and gusts of wind with speeds close to 35 km/h. In addition, localized hail is expected to occur in areas above 2,800 meters above sea level and isolated snow in locations above 4,000 meters above sea level.

On Wednesday, March 15, accumulated rainfall is expected with values ​​close to 40 mm/day in the northern sierra, around 20 mm/day in the central sierra and values ​​above 15 mm/day in the southern sierra. In addition, on the coast, records of over 30 mm/day are expected in Tumbes and Piura, close to 20 mm/day in Lambayeque and La Libertad, over 4 mm/day in Áncash, close to 2 mm/day. in Lima and in districts far from the Ica coast, accumulations of over 6 mm/day would be expected.

senamhi also reported that the coast of Peru It will continue registering the increase in maximum temperatures until Thursday, March 16, reaching values ​​of up to 3°C.

specialists of senamhi They detailed that in Tacna values ​​between 27°C and 30°C are expected in the areas close to the coast and values ​​between 28°C and 31°C for the furthest districts. In addition, records of up to 34°C are expected in Moquegua, between 28°C and 29°C on the coast of Arequipa and temperatures between 28°C and 33°C in coastal valleys.

In Lima, daytime temperatures will be between 28°C and 32°C, in ancash values ​​between 30°C and 34°C are expected. In Ica, values ​​between 33 and 35°C are expected for areas far from the coast and values ​​between 29 and 31°C in areas close to the coast.

🔸 West Lima

– Tuesday, March 14: Cloudy skies changing to partly cloudy skies towards noon. In the afternoon, the sky will be overcast and there will be rain.

Maximum temperature: 27°C.

Minimum temperature: 22°C.

– Wednesday, March 15: Cloudy skies changing to partly cloudy skies towards noon. During sunset the sky will be cloudy and will have rain.

Maximum temperature: 28°C.

Minimum temperature: 22°C.

🔸 East Lima

– Tuesday, March 14: Partly cloudy sky with scattered clouds in the morning. The sky covered in the afternoon with a tendency to solar shine.

Maximum temperature: 30°C.

Minimum temperature: 21°C.

– Wednesday, March 15: Partly cloudy sky with scattered clouds in the morning. He cloudy sky in the afternoon with rain.

Maximum temperature: 31°C.

Minimum temperature: 21°C.

🔸 chosica

– Tuesday, March 14: Moderate rain in the afternoon with cloudy skies. During noon the sky will be partly cloudy with scattered clouds.

Maximum temperature: 26°C.

Minimum temperature: 17°C.

– Wednesday, March 15: Afternoon rain with overcast skies. During the morning the sky will be cloudy with scattered clouds.

Maximum temperature: 27°C.

Minimum temperature: 16°C.

The situation will be different in Canta, Casapalca, Huacho, Huaral, Huarochirí, Matucana, Oyón, Paramonga, San Vicente de Cañete and Yauyos, due to the maximum and minimum temperatures; however, heavy rains will occur in all places.