A mudslide like the one in Chile could happen in Peru, warns Senamhi: rains and mudslides could intensify due to the El Niño phenomenon

Peru's national meteorology and hydrology service, Senamhi, has warned that a disaster similar to the severe flash flood recently seen in Chile could occur in Peru in the coming months.

The warning comes as heavy rainfall and mudflows (huaicos) are expected to intensify due to the El Niño phenomenon, raising concerns over potential vehicle destruction, structural damage to homes, and the necessity of evacuations similar to those witnessed in Santiago.