The West Coast of South America is facing significant disruptions due to unusually high waves, prompting the closure of numerous ports in Peru and Chile. With wave heights reaching up to four meters, residents have evacuated to higher ground. The…

In response to severe waves affecting its coastline, Peru has closed three-quarters of its ports. Beaches are also shut down, and fishing boats are barred from going out to sea for safety reasons. The chief of Hydrography and Navigation for…