Two killed in Tonga volcano eruption and flooding of Peruvian streets (videos)

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16 ene 2022 11:38 GMT

As a precaution, the authorities stopped all sea activities in the affected areas, kept sandbags and tried to stop the progress of the sea in the coming hours.

In Peru this Saturday, two women died after being hit by strong waves off Nylamp Beach near the northwestern city of Lombok. Explosion Of Volcanic submarine Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha’bai, in Tonga.

According to the newspaper Successful news, Waves of more than two meters swept along the shore and dragged the vehicle in which the victims were traveling towards the sea.

And in other parts of the country Registered The sea is overflowing Damage to local businesses and boats. Conflicting waves hit the coast of the province of Pisco, flooding the streets of Sacco Beach and the beaches of Lagunilas, San Andres and La Cruz. As a precaution, the authorities stopped all sea activities in the area, kept sandbags and tried to prevent the sea from advancing in the coming hours.

Meanwhile, the head of the National Tsunami Warning Center, Lorena Marquez Ismots Announced There was no tsunami alert in the country No need to warn people. For its part, from the Directorate of Hydrography and Navigation of the Peruvian Navy, they pointed out that the volcanic eruption in Tonga “will not create a tsunami off the coast of Peruvian” and confirmed that they remain vigilant.