Peru: El Niño Costero Alert, Above-Normal River Levels Expected in Lima from December

Peru's meteorological agency Senamhi has declared the current El Niño event 'extraordinary' due to ocean temperature anomalies exceeding 4°C, comparable to severe 1982-83 and 1997-98 events. This declaration, corroborated by sustained El Niño Costero alerts and presidential warnings, indicates a high risk of continuous and heavy rains, particularly in Lima, with potential for severe flooding and landslides from December. The exact regional impact and duration remain uncertain, but official concern is heightened.