Event:
The Government of Peru declared a State of Emergency (Level 4) due to heavy rainfall and landslides in the following regions in Peru: Amazonas, Áncash, Arequipa, Cajamarca, Ica, Junín, La Libertad, Lambayeque, Lima, Madre de Dios, Piura, Puno, San Martín, and Tumbes.
Peru’s weather service (SENAMHI) forecasts a short break in the heavy rains after February 27 but warns that intense rainfall may return between March 5-6. Peru’s El Niño monitoring commission (ENFEN) reports that the coastal El Niño weather pattern could continue through November 2026.
In a flood situation, people are urged to stay away from streams and rivers and reconsider crossing through standing bodies of water of unknown depth, and to be attentive to the recommendations of local authorities.
Prior to traveling to tourist destinations in the region, please check ahead of time to see if they are open with iPeru (travel organization managed by Peru’s Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism).
