Peru Warns of Flooding Risk as Tumbes Rainfall Exceeds El Niño Records

Peru's Senamhi warns that rainfall in Tumbes has already surpassed typical seasonal values and previous El Niño episodes, with potential for over 200 mm in hours. This could saturate soil, activate ravines, and raise river levels, posing flood risks similar to Ecuador. The situation is developing, with uncertainty over the scale and timing of impacts.

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