Severe weather warnings for rainfall and storms have swept through multiple regions, with severe weather warnings extending across 13 departments, La República reported.
The severe weather system has made its presence felt from the northern border down through the capital. In Tumbes, heavy rainfall has once again struck Zarumilla, matching warnings issued by the National Meteorology and Hydrology Service of Peru (Senamhi). Coastal winds have simultaneously surged, reaching speeds of up to 39 km/h in Pisco and Chiclayo, 35 km/h in Chimbote, and 31 km/h in the Callao area.
Heavy Downpours and Coastal Drizzle Disrupt Northern Regions and Lima
The atmospheric disturbance is leaving little of the country untouched. In the Ancash region, the district of Ocros recorded immediate rainfall as part of an active precipitation alert that Exitosa Noticias noted will persist through November 6 across the northern coast and highlands. Meanwhile, residents in the northern Lima provinces of Huaura and Barranca woke up to a stubborn, heavy coastal drizzle that flooded several city streets in Huacho and Barranca. Further south in the capital, Villa María del Triunfo saw water pool once again at the Pachacútec Avenue bypass following a fresh round of capital rainfall.
🌧️📣 #Aviso #MINAM #SENAMHI Del 4 al 6 de noviembre, continuarán las precipitaciones en la costa norte y sierra. ✅ Estas precipitaciones estarán acompañadas de descargas eléctricas y ráfagas de viento. 📲 https://t.co/pSWL4MRLlo pic.twitter.com/ntYT0RZTHO
Senamhi experts anticipate that Piura and Tumbes will bear the brunt of moderate to extreme intensity rainfall through November 4. These conditions form part of a broader national warning, designated as Aviso Meteorológico N.° 451, which covers 90 provinces across 13 departments.
A Nationwide Escalation of Extreme Weather Alerts
The meteorological office has structured the three-day alert system into distinct tiers of danger, spanning from Wednesday, November 4, at 12:00 hours through Friday, November 6, at 23:59 hours. During this window, storms will bring not just heavy water accumulation, but frequent electrical discharges and sharp gusts of wind.
#Infórmate #Minam #Senamhi En Tumbes se vienen reportando lluvias acompañadas de descargas eléctricas, tal como se informó en el aviso vigente. Especialistas informaron que estas precipitaciones continuarán durante las próximas horas y se desplazarán hacia la región Piura. pic.twitter.com/FvD765XJWR
The highest classification—extreme danger—will remain active for two days across varying regional footprints. On Wednesday, November 4, the extreme threat level blankets 13 departments and 90 jurisdictions, heavily impacting Huaraz and Santa in Ancash, Jaén and Chota in Cajamarca, Lima, Cañete, Huaral, Trujillo in La Libertad, and Huamanga in Ayacucho. On Thursday, November 5, the extreme danger level shifts to cover 11 departments. By Friday, November 6, the alert downgrades to a strong danger level across 12 departments.
Beyond the northern downpours, regional impacts vary widely. In Arequipa, Diario Correo reported that coastal areas are experiencing daytime temperatures climbing as high as 30 °C alongside high ultraviolet radiation, while wind speeds exceed 23 km/h. In the southern highlands of Ayacucho, eight provinces including Cangallo, Huamanga, and Lucanas face accumulations reaching up to 15 millimeters per day by Friday, November 6, Jornada reported.
Ayacucho Authorities Urge Residents to Keep Evacuation Routes Clear
With soils in the high sierra already growing saturated from consecutive days of precipitation—which included hail, snow, and sleet—the risk of landslides, huaicos, and swollen riverbanks remains elevated. The Regional Emergency Operations Center (COER) in Ayacucho has urged local governments to keep evacuation routes clear and ensure local health facilities and police stations remain fully operational.
Civil defense authorities continue to advise residents in vulnerable zones to secure roofs, clear drainage channels, and prepare emergency backpacks containing essential supplies.
