Potable water production in Lima Metropolitan area increased 3.6% in May of 2023
Nota de prensa
26 de June de 2023 - 3:34 p. m.
The National Institute of Statistics and Informatics (INEI) announced that according to the information provided by the National Service of Potable Water and Sewerage Service of Lima (SEDAPAL), in the month of May of this year, potable water production in Lima Metropolitan area reached 68 million 318 thousand cubic meters (m3), which represented an increase of 3.6% compared with the same month of 2022.
Rimac River flow reduces
In the fifth month of the year and according to the data provided by the National Service of Meteorology and Hydrology (SENAMHI), the Rimac River flow totalized 18.14 m3/s, a lower figure in 6.8% and 30.4% compared to the reported in May of 2022 and to its historic average, respectively.
In the fifth month of the year and according to the data provided by the National Service of Meteorology and Hydrology (SENAMHI), the Rimac River flow totalized 18.14 m3/s, a lower figure in 6.8% and 30.4% compared to the reported in May of 2022 and to its historic average, respectively.
On the other hand, the Chillon River flow (2.19 m3/s) showed a growth of 40.4% compared to the month of May of the last year; nevertheless, it decreased by 36.7% compared to its historic average.
Rivers flow of the South Pacific Ocean watershed grows
During May and according to the SENAMHI information, the rivers flow of the South Pacific Ocean watershed showed an increase. Proof thereof is that the Pisco River reached 10.49m3/s, which represented an increase of 194.7% compared to the same month of the last year; while, it decreased by 55.5% compared to its historic average.
During May and according to the SENAMHI information, the rivers flow of the South Pacific Ocean watershed showed an increase. Proof thereof is that the Pisco River reached 10.49m3/s, which represented an increase of 194.7% compared to the same month of the last year; while, it decreased by 55.5% compared to its historic average.
Meanwhile, the Ica (5.70 m3/s) and Camana (50,15 m3/s) river flow showed an increase of 40.7% and 33.4%, respectively, compared to the month of May of 2022; nevertheless, it reduced in 67.5% and 13.2% compared with its historic average.
During the month under analysis, the Ocoña (62.97 m3/s) and the Sama (1.24 m3/s) river flow showed a decrease of 15.4% and 28.3% regarding its historic average, respectively.
Lima Metropolitan area reported moderate level of ultraviolet radiation
During the month of May of 2023 and according to the SENAMHI information, the average rate of ultraviolet radiation for Lima Metropolitan area reached the level 3, it means, of moderate risk for health, a lower result in 25.0% compared to the same month of the last year. While, the maximum value reached the level 5, also of moderate risk for health.
During the month of May of 2023 and according to the SENAMHI information, the average rate of ultraviolet radiation for Lima Metropolitan area reached the level 3, it means, of moderate risk for health, a lower result in 25.0% compared to the same month of the last year. While, the maximum value reached the level 5, also of moderate risk for health.
Puno, Tacna and Arequipa registered the higher intensity of frosts
During May of 2023 and according to the SENAMHI information, the departments of Puno, Tacna and Arequipa registered the lowest temperatures. In Puno, the stations of Mazo Cruz (-18.0°C), Chuquibambilla (-15.0 °C), Laraqueri (-12.4 °C), Santa Rosa (-12.0 °C), Desaguadero and Pampahuta (-11.4 °C each one), Santa Lucía (-11.0 °C), Crucero (-10.7 °C), Juliaca (-10.5 °C), Macusani (-10.4°C), Ayaviri (-10.2 °C), Crucero Alto (-10.0 °C), Pucará (-9.4 °C), Llally (-9.2°C), Cojata (-9.0 °C), Taraco and Pizacoma (-8.4 °C each one), Lampa and Ananea (-8.2 °C), Arapa (-7.4 °C), Capachica and Cabanillas (-7.2 °C each one), Putina (-7.0 °C), Azángaro and Mañazo (-6.6 °C each one), Ilave (-6.4 °C), Los Uros (-5.2 °C), Rincón de la Cruz (-4.8 °C), Huaraya Moho (-3.8 °C), Tahuaco Yunguyo (-3.6 °C), Muñani (-3.4 °C) and Limbani (-1.0 °C).
During May of 2023 and according to the SENAMHI information, the departments of Puno, Tacna and Arequipa registered the lowest temperatures. In Puno, the stations of Mazo Cruz (-18.0°C), Chuquibambilla (-15.0 °C), Laraqueri (-12.4 °C), Santa Rosa (-12.0 °C), Desaguadero and Pampahuta (-11.4 °C each one), Santa Lucía (-11.0 °C), Crucero (-10.7 °C), Juliaca (-10.5 °C), Macusani (-10.4°C), Ayaviri (-10.2 °C), Crucero Alto (-10.0 °C), Pucará (-9.4 °C), Llally (-9.2°C), Cojata (-9.0 °C), Taraco and Pizacoma (-8.4 °C each one), Lampa and Ananea (-8.2 °C), Arapa (-7.4 °C), Capachica and Cabanillas (-7.2 °C each one), Putina (-7.0 °C), Azángaro and Mañazo (-6.6 °C each one), Ilave (-6.4 °C), Los Uros (-5.2 °C), Rincón de la Cruz (-4.8 °C), Huaraya Moho (-3.8 °C), Tahuaco Yunguyo (-3.6 °C), Muñani (-3.4 °C) and Limbani (-1.0 °C).
In Tacna, in the stations of Bocatoma (-13.6 °C) and Paucarani (-11.5 °C); and in Arequipa, the stations of Imata (-12.8 °C), Tisco (-12.3 °C), Las Salinas (-11.2 °C), Porpera (-9.2 °C), Sibayo (-8.1 °C), Caylloma (-7.2 °C), Pampa de Arrieros (-3.8 °C), Chivay (-3.2 °C), Orcopampa (-3.0 °C) and Puica (-1.8 °C).
Also, the following departments reported low temperatures: Cusco, in the stations of Sicuani (-7.2 °C), Santo Tomás (6.5 °C), Ccatcca (-4.0 °C), Pomacanchi (-3.6 °C) and Anta Ancachuro (-3.0 °C); in Junin, La Oroya (-2.5 °C) and Yantacc (-2.6 °C); in Moquegua, Ichuña (-4,1 °C); in Huancavelica, Acostambo (-4.2 °C) and in Pasco, the station of Cerro de Pasco (-3.4 °C).
Emergencies reported at national level decrease
During the month under analysis and according to the information of the National Institute of Civil Defense (INDECI), 514 emergencies were registered at national level, a lower figure in 6.0% compared with the same month of 2022. The emergencies left 1,629 affected people, 7,008 affected homes, 128 destroyed homes and 8,154 hectares of crops destroyed.
During the month under analysis and according to the information of the National Institute of Civil Defense (INDECI), 514 emergencies were registered at national level, a lower figure in 6.0% compared with the same month of 2022. The emergencies left 1,629 affected people, 7,008 affected homes, 128 destroyed homes and 8,154 hectares of crops destroyed.
The greater quantity of emergencies were reported in the departments of Cajamarca (111), Huancavelica (70), Ayacucho (45), Cusco (42), Apurímac (37), Arequipa (24), Ancash (21), Amazonas (20), Piura (17), Pasco, Lima and Puno (15 in each one), Junín (14), Huánuco (12), La Libertad (11), Moquegua (10), San Martín (8), Loreto and Ica (6 in each one), Ucayali (4), Lambayeque and the Constitutional Province of Callao (3 in each one), Tacna and Tumbes (2 in each one) and Madre de Dios (1).
The emergencies were caused mainly by: heavy rains (237), urban fires (80), snowfalls (36), strong winds (29), hailstorms (18), landslide and collapsing house (16 in each case), frosts (15), temporal (winds and rains) (14), temperature decrease (10), huaycos (8), hills collapse (7), flood by river over flood, collapse due to antiquity and water deficit (4 in each case), earthquake and flood by channels over flood (3 in each case), tidal wave (surges) and floods (2 in each case), bank erosion, cold wave, forest fires, reptation, general structure collapse and Spill of Hazardous and Noxious Substances (HNS) and Potentially Hazardous - Hydrocarbons (1 in each case).