Record-Breaking Extreme Heat for 72 Consecutive Nights in Lima Due to El Niño Effect
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- Lima and Callao broke the extreme heat record for 72 consecutive nights due to the coastal El Niño phenomenon.
- Nighttime temperatures in the region rose six degrees above seasonal normals, reaching 21.6 °C.
- Sea surface temperatures off the Peruvian coast are measured at 2 to 5 degrees above normal.
- Authorities announced that the heatwave could last until the autumn of 2027.
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Peru's capital Lima and the city of Callao broke a record by experiencing extreme heat for 72 consecutive nights in the middle of winter due to the coastal El Niño (El Niño Costero) phenomenon. According to data from the National Meteorology and Hydrology Service (Senamhi), nighttime temperatures in the region rose to about 6 degrees above normal seasonal levels, ranging between 20 and 21.6 °C.
It was reported that this heatwave began on 6 May and equaled a record unseen since 1997. Along the Peruvian coast, sea surface temperatures are also running 2 to 5 degrees above normal; in the Tumbes region, the seawater temperature reached 28 °C during the winter season.
Senamhi officials predict that the effects of the coastal El Niño phenomenon could last until the autumn of 2027. Experts are warning the public to be cautious against increased ultraviolet radiation at midday, to use sunscreen, and to avoid staying outdoors for long periods.
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- What is the cause of the extreme heat in Lima?
- The extreme temperatures are caused by the coastal El Niño (El Niño Costero) phenomenon, which has affected the Peruvian coast and increased seawater temperatures.
- How long has this temperature record been ongoing?
- This heatwave began on 6 May and has been recorded as 'extreme heat' every night since 28 June, achieving a 72-day streak.
- When will the temperatures start to drop?
- Authorities predict that due to the persistence of the El Niño phenomenon, nighttime temperatures may remain high until the beginning of autumn 2027.
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