📋 Tender Overview
The National Servic of Meteorology and Hydrology of Peru (Senamhi), an organism attached to the Ministry of Environment, reports that persistent rains have increased the flow of the Huallaga River and its tributaries, which has caused overflows affecting homes and crops in Yurimaguas.
Today, March 7, the Yurimaguas Hydrological Station, administered by the Amazon Hydrography and Navigation Service, recorded a level of 134.82 meters above sea level. This increase has caused overflows in the Yurimaguas district, especially affecting homes and agricultural areas.
From February 24 to date, the Lagunas station located in the lower part of the river, is located in the red threshold, which represents a risk of overflow and floods in the populated centers of Lagunas, San Luis, Progreso, Naranjal, Bello Horizonte and Santa Maria.
According to Meteorological Notice No. 068, rains from moderate to strong intensity are expected in the northern jungle in the next few days, which would increase the flow of the Huallaga River. This would increase the risk of erosion on the banks and could generate new overflows and floods in yurimaguas and lagoons. In addition, it is estimated that the increase in flow would affect the Amazon river between the end of March and the beginning of April.
Senamhi will continue to inform in a timely manner about the evolution of water conditions and other phenomena of hydrological and meteorological origin, so that prevention actions are developed. The population is recommended to take the corresponding precautions and avoid performing any activity close to the river.
