Three deaths have been blamed on large waves up to 13 feet (four meters) pummeling Ecuador, Chile and Peru, where nearly 100 ports have been closed because of the rough conditions.
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Fishing boats are seen stranded by strong waves in Lobitos, Talara Province, Peru on December 27, 2024. On December 28, Peru raised to 91 the number of ports closed, out of a total of 121, and restricted access to recreational beaches as heavy waves hit the northern and central coast of the country, authorities said. (Photo by Emi KOCH / AFP)
2024-12-30 11:32:01
Three deaths have been blamed on large waves up to 13 feet (four meters) pummeling Ecuador, Chile and Peru, where nearly 100 ports have been closed because of the rough conditions.
Ecuador's secretary for risk management, Jorge Carillo, told a media conference that an "extreme event" was occurring and warned that similar phenomena could be expected in the future.
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