*Peru, unusual swell continues in the north and center of the country
*Bolivia, seven departments on orange alerts for rains
*Japan, population under alert due to potential snow accumulations
*Bolivia, seven departments on orange alerts for rains
*Japan, population under alert due to potential snow accumulations
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00:00In Barbados, authorities reported on Thursday that the presence of abnormal swells in the
00:17north and center of the country will remain until Tuesday, January the 7th.
00:23According to the report, the northwest swells will mainly affect areas with open or semi-open
00:29beaches orientated to the northwest and west.
00:34Since last Friday, specifically in northern Peru, large waves have damaged thousands of
00:39boats and caused floodings in coastal towns where water has reached businesses and homes,
00:45and the closure of 101 port authorities recommended that the coastal population and people involved
00:53in fishing, sports, and recreational activities take safety measures to avoid accidents and
00:59follow the provisions of the corresponding port authorities.
01:09The National Meteorological Service of Bolivia maintained the orange alert in seven departments
01:14due to the rains.
01:16The agency forecasts cloudiness, rainfalls, and thunderstorms from the next few days.
01:22The alert is specifically directed at areas where rainfall is concerned, which increases
01:28the risk of a river overflow.
01:31In this sense, the authorities call on the population to take the necessary precautions
01:35during the holiday season.
01:43And Japan's meteorological agency has urged people to prepare for heavy snow in several areas.
01:49A cold air mass causes snowfalls that could intensify and reach up to 50 centimeters in
01:55the Tohoku region, at the same time a snowfall of 412 centimeters was recorded in the Kaukuda
02:03mountains.
02:04In this regard, the meteorological agency advised citizens to be alert of the possibility
02:10of lightning, hail, tornadoes, and gusts of wind, as well as possible traffic disruptions
02:16or accidents caused by the accumulation of power lines and trees.