In Peru, intense storms with heavy rains, hail, and lightning strikes were recorded, causing severe consequences, especially in the southern part of the country.
The most affected region has been Arequipa, where the rainfall triggered violent flows of water, mud, and rocks.
Since Thursday afternoon, February 19, the storms caused severe urban flooding in districts such as Cayma, Yanahuara, Cercado, Mariano Melgar, Paucarpata, and Cerro Colorado. At least two fatalities have been confirmed: a woman swept away by mud and a man struck by lightning.
The most affected region has been Arequipa, where the rainfall triggered violent flows of water, mud, and rocks.
Since Thursday afternoon, February 19, the storms caused severe urban flooding in districts such as Cayma, Yanahuara, Cercado, Mariano Melgar, Paucarpata, and Cerro Colorado. At least two fatalities have been confirmed: a woman swept away by mud and a man struck by lightning.
Cars were swept away by a flash flood in Arequipa, Peru, after heavy rain this afternoon....
People are being swept away by the torrents affecting Arequipa, Peru.
Shocking images of the rising waters, overflows, and floods this afternoon in Arequipa, Peru Overflowing torrents and vehicles swept away by powerful currents of water.
● Malaysia
Severe flooding following heavy rains in Paitan, Beluran District, Sabah, Malaysia. A total of 406 people (124 families) have been evacuated and are being housed in temporary relief centers.