Peru raises odds of an extraordinary El Nino to 62%
By The BriefBrief
Peru assessed the probability of an extraordinary El Nino at 62%. An emergency declaration already covers 893 districts across 22 regions, and Peru’s central bank governor said the economic impact could exceed existing estimates.
WHO:Peru’s central bank governor and Peru’s government
WHAT:Peru set the odds of an extraordinary El Nino at 62% and linked it to an emergency declaration covering 893 districts in 22 regions, with the central bank warning of potentially larger economic damage.
WHEN:Reported Sep 12, 2026 at 6:09 AM ET
WHERE:Peru
WHY:The assessment and emergency coverage were triggered by the forecast risk of an extraordinary El Nino and its expected economic effects.
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