He National Institute of Civil Defense (INDECI) warned about the presence of intense waves throughout the Peruvian coast From the Sunday 20 until Friday, April 25as detailed by the Special Notice No. 15 issued by the Directorate of Hydrography and Navigation of the Navy of Peru.
According to the statement, waves will begin as Light on the north coast and part of the central coast, between Salaverry and Chancay. However, they will intensify Moderate waves since Thursday, April 24. Meanwhile, the rest of the central coast and the entire southern coast has already begun to feel the effects since Saturday night, and these are expected that these increase in intensity also towards Thursday.
INDECI recommendations
Before the increase of anomalous wavesIndeci issued the following recommendations:
- Avoid going to the beaches During the alert days.
- Do not make camps or water sports near the sea.
- Fishermen and vessel owners They must remove their boats or secure them on the mainland.
- Local municipalities and governments They must inform the population about the risks and be alert to updates of the INDECI or of the National Emergency Operations Center (COEN).
Most affected areas
The waves will affect the entire Peruvian coastbut the areas more impacted They will be those understood Between Chancay and San Juan de Marconaas well as The entire southern coastwhere a greater intensity of the waves is expected.
Indeci, in coordination with Coen and the Navy, continues monitoring sea conditions To provide Early alerts and reduce any danger to the population and coastal economic activities.
