Peru: 76 Seaports Closed Due to Pounding Waves

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As many as 76 seaports have been closed due to strong waves thrashing the country’s entire coastline. Some are double their usual height. The Uros Floating islands have also been battered, causing serious damage to homes and communities. The winds are expected to grow to their maximum intensity on Wednesday and Thursday, reaching 300 km per hour in the region south of Lima. teleSUR

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