17 NOVEMBER. PERU: CLIMATE (ONSET OF RAINS)

"This morning local TV reported for the first time that medium to heavy rains attributed to El Niño have now occurred on the coast of northern Peru from the Ecuadorian border south to Chiclayo. Government prevention programs (cleaning river beds, culverts, building or repairing canals) have reduced damage. Nevertheless, flooding has occurred in certain areas. The río Tumbes is at present a threat due to heavy rains in Ecuador and it is expected to increase its flow.

Also, heavy rains have been reported in the Galapagos Islands.[I saw on TV a small river (?) flowing into the ocean.]"--Manuel Plenge <MAPlenge@southernperu.com.pe>

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