Peru ENFEN Warns of Intense El Niño Rains, Higher Frequency Through Summer

Peru's ENFEN forecasts above-normal rainfall on the northern and central coast and northwestern sierra from October to December, with rivers Tumbes, Chira, Piura, La Leche, and Jequetepeque likely to exceed normal flows. Coastal sea temperatures are expected to run much higher than normal, signaling an active El Niño that could intensify flood risk and disrupt agriculture and infrastructure. The forecast is an official government warning, but the magnitude and timing of impacts remain uncertain.