Irregular waves affect southern and central coast during weekend

In the southern coast and the coast center provides for the presence of intermittent waves of light intensity from tomorrow afternoon until Sunday 22, then restored normal conditions, warned the Directorate of Hydrography and Navigation (DHN) of the Navy of Peru.

Add new waves of light to moderate intensity would approach the coast in coastal areas early Wednesday March 25, mainly affecting areas of beaches and ports.

The DHN specifies that center on the coast intermittent slight swell tomorrow night from Saturday 21 to Sunday 22 will be presented, and after the restoration of normal light waves at dawn on Wednesday 25 is recorded and increase to moderate swell in Later the same day. Similar features are planned for the south coast.

Meanwhile, the northern coast bear slight swell on the afternoon of Wednesday 25 and would increase to moderate swell in the evening of the same day.

These waves mainly affect areas that are open or semi-open beaches facing south-west.

Therefore, the recommended DHN entire coastal population and persons performing port, fishing, sports and recreational activities, take safety measures to prevent accidents and / or personal injury and property damage.

The predictive horizon Sea state on the coast to Friday March 27, estimates that irregular waves continue approaching coastal areas characteristic of moderate intensity.

The DHN continue evaluating the sea conditions according to the behavior of atmospheric and oceanic systems for ongoing prevention and safety of all Peruvians.

INDECI

Meanwhile the National Institute of Civil Defense (INDECI) Advises regional and local authorities, guide the population in terms of specific protective measures, avoiding exposure to this phenomenon.

Similarly, recommends suspending port and fishing activities and ensure vessels or remove small fleets to land. In addition, discontinue sports and recreational activities during the surge.

It also urges the authorities of Civil Defense departments located on the coast of Tumbes, Piura, Lambayeque, La Libertad, Ancash, Lima, Ica, Arequipa, Moquegua and Tacna to take corresponding preventive measures.

SOURCE: Andina.com.pe