Publication Date March 17, 2017 | Reactions

Peru Flooding (March 2017)

Peru

According to the national meteorological agency, rainfall accumulations exceeding 2 in (50 mm) daily have been recorded for several weeks. Maximum 24-hour rainfall accumulations of 3.7 in (94.8 mm) were recorded in Lambayeque, Jayanca on Tuesday March 14. The intense rainfall has broken numerous rainfall and river records in several districts.