Nueva Esperanza Bypass Floods for Fifth Time in 2026, Closing Traffic in VMT

The Nueva Esperanza Bypass in Villa María del Triunfo (VMT), Lima, flooded again from light drizzle, forcing a traffic closure and prompting Emape to pump accumulated water. This is the fifth such incident this year, indicating a recurring drainage deficiency rather than a one-off weather event. The repeated failure underscores chronic infrastructure vulnerability in the area.