Coastal El Niño: ENFEN warns of extreme rainfall of up to 100 mm per day during the coming summer
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The ENFEN commission in Peru has warned of an extraordinary El Niño Costero phenomenon, projecting extreme rainfall of up to 100 millimeters per day in the northern coastal region during the upcoming summer, significantly exceeding normal levels.
Concurrently, the Ministry of Environment in El Salvador reported a separate agricultural impact linked to El Niño, noting a prolonged drought characterized by eleven consecutive days without rain in the eastern part of the country.
These regional events highlight the diverse and simultaneous climate extremes—ranging from heavy rainfall threats in Peru to acute dry spells in Central America—attributed to the broader impacts of the El Niño weather phenomenon.
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Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) (AR) - Peru coverageFocuses on potential extreme summer rainfall and ENFEN warnings in northern Peru.
Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) (AR) - El Salvador coverageHighlights an ongoing drought and consecutive rainless days in eastern El Salvador.