The National Service of Meteorology and Hydrology of Peru (Senamhi) reported that, from Thursday, December 29 to Saturday, December 31, there will be rainfall (snow, hail, sleet and rain) of moderate intensity in the central and southern highlands.
according to Notice No. 263These precipitations will be accompanied by electrical discharges and gusts of wind with speeds close to 35 km/h. In addition, the occurrence of hail is expected in areas above 2,800 meters above sea level and snow in locations above 4,000 meters above sea level, as well as isolated and light intensity rain in coastal districts.
Forecast in regions
- For Thursday, December 29, accumulated rainfall of up to 15 mm/day is expected in the central sierra and values close to 17 mm/day in the southern sierra.
- While on Friday, December 30, accumulated rainfall of up to 17 mm/day is expected in the central sierra and values close to 20 mm/day in the southern sierra.
- Finally, on Saturday, December 31, accumulated rainfall of up to 17 mm/day is expected in the central sierra and values close to 18 mm/day in the southern sierra.
The regions of possible affectation are: Ancash, Apurímac, Arequipa, Ayacucho, Cusco, Huancavelica, Huánuco, Ica, Junín, Lima, Moquegua, Pasco, Puno and Tacna.
Heavy hailstorm in Huancayo
The unusual hailstorm surprised passers-by and carriers in Huancayo. “Driving has been very slow, too much hail”, indicated a driver to América Noticias.
According to the morning, heavy rain accompanied by thunder and lightning caused the collapse of mailboxes and river drains on the main streets. The water also threatened to enter homes and businesses.
While, in Tingo María, the fall of huaicos affected the highway to Pucallpa and restricted the passage on the Central highway. While in the province of Leoncio Prado, mud and stones destroyed roads and left villages cut off.
