Floods in Tumbes! Heavy rain hits northern Peru
November begins with heavy rainfall and flooded roads for people in northern Peru. The Tumbes region is particularly affected, where heavy rainfall has hit several areas. Flooded roads have been reported in Pampa Grande, Zarumilla, and other towns, locally disrupting traffic.
Normally dry waterways, known as quebradas, are particularly dangerous as they can suddenly swell during heavy rain. Heavy rainfall has also been reported in the neighboring Piura region: Ayabaca received 21.7 millimeters and Matapalo 58.5 millimeters within 24 hours.
A brief respite! But new thunderstorms threaten from Thursday
Rainfall may temporarily ease between Monday and Wednesday. This does not mean the all-clear is permanent: According to the current forecast, the risk of new rain showers and thunderstorms will increase from Thursday, November 5. Tumbes and Piura are particularly in focus.
Where soils are already saturated and water drains away slowly, further heavy rainfall could worsen the situation. It remains to be seen whether new flooding will actually occur.
Up to 39 degrees! Piura sweats despite the risk of rain
While Tumbes struggles with the consequences of heavy rain, another challenge looms for the city of Piura: High temperatures of up to 39 degrees Celsius are forecast for Wednesday and Thursday. At the same time, the risk of thunderstorms could increase.
Especially on Thursday, new thunderstorms could develop after a hot day. The forecast refers to the city of Piura; values may differ significantly for other locations in northern Peru.
Weather forecast for Piura from November 2 to 7, 2026
| Date | Temperature | Weather |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, November 2 | 26–37 °C | Cloudy, isolated showers |
| Tuesday, November 3 | 28–38 °C | Mostly cloudy, very hot |
| Wednesday, November 4 | 29–39 °C | Mostly cloudy, extreme heat |
| Thursday, November 5 | 28–39 °C | Increased risk of thunderstorms |
| Friday, November 6 | 29–38 °C | Isolated showers possible |
| Saturday, November 7 | 27–36 °C | Occasional rain possible |
Forecast for the city of Piura, as of November 2, 2026. Subject to change.
Danger in the highlands! Rain can make roads impassable
Heavy rainfall can also have dangerous consequences in the higher-altitude areas of northern Peru. Suddenly swelling waterways, saturated soils, and local landslides can disrupt transport links in the Ayabaca province and other Andean areas.
In Cajamarca and Amazonas, conditions differ greatly from those on the coast due to altitude and topography. Separate daily forecasts for these two regions are not available for this report.
Caution on northern Peru's roads! Travelers must remain vigilant
Flooded roads, damaged roadways, and suddenly swelling waterways can cause disruptions, especially on rural routes in Tumbes and Piura. Roads may also remain affected even after a rain shower.
Travelers should check current traffic information before taking long journeys and should never attempt to drive through flooded road sections. A general closure of transport links in northern Peru has not been confirmed.
New wave of rain from Thursday? The next few days will be crucial
While rainfall may ease until Wednesday, the likelihood of rain and thunderstorms will increase again from Thursday. Whether this leads to further flooding depends on the intensity, duration, and local distribution of the rainfall.
Current warnings are published by the Peruvian meteorological service Senamhi and the relevant disaster management authorities. The weather forecast may change at short notice.
Sources
Senamhi – Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología del Perú; COEN/Indeci; Agencia Andina; Weather forecast for Piura, as of November 2, 2026.
Editorial note: Weather forecasts may change at short notice. The information provided does not constitute an official severe weather warning. The cover image is an AI-generated illustration, not a documentary photograph.
