In Lima part of September and October were cooler than August, when normally August is our coldest month. Now light to heavy rains are occurring in the inter-Andean valleys (Huancayo, Concepción, Jauja), from Cajamarca to Cuzco and Puno (localized yet). No rains on the western slope of the Andes. However, there has been heavy precipitation on the coast from Tumbes to Chiclayo. Temperatures there are about 3 degrees C above normal both for air and sea.--Manuel Plenge <MAPlenge@southernperu.com.pe>.