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Extreme weather events, including drought and flood, are anticipated to become more frequent. [28] The most immediately visible problem of climatic change in Peru is the melting of glaciers in the Andes. Peru is home to 71 percent of the world's tropical glaciers and since 1970 glacial volume
The extreme weather phenomenon came the day after Peru declared an environmental emergency following a shipment from state oil firm Petroperu on December 21 that sent 10,000 square meters of ...
Summer (December through March) is warm and sunny with temperatures above 35 °C (95 °F) during the day, and temperatures that average over 24 °C (75 °F) at night. In the winter (June through September) the weather is cool and cloudy with temperatures that vary from 16 °C (61 °F) at night to 30 °C (86 °F) during the day.
The National Service of Meteorology and Hydrology of Peru (Spanish: Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología del Perú, Senamhi) is a specialised technical organization of the Peruvian State that provides information on weather forecasting, as well as advice and scientific studies in the areas of hydrology, meteorology, agrometeorology and environmental issues.
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A rare, deadly storm slammed northwestern portions of South America for nearly a week straight, leaving at least six people dead and prompting a state of emergency as hundreds of homes were ...
Drier and hotter weather occurs in parts of the Amazon River Basin, Colombia, and Central America. [228] During a time of La Niña, drought affects the coastal regions of Peru and Chile. [229] From December to February, northern Brazil is wetter than normal. [229]
Máncora is a town and beach resort in the Piura Region, in northwestern Peru. It is located in the Talara Province and is capital of the Máncora District. The town has 10,547 inhabitants (2007). The Pan-American Highway serves as Máncora's main street. The area is known for its turquoise beaches and good waves, making it a surfing ...