Heavy rainfall floods Chulucanas Avenue and disrupts traffic in Piura, Peru

On October 20, 2026, in Piura, Peru, @raquelrcu shared a video showing severe flooding along Chulucanas Avenue. In the video, the author travels in a vehicle along the avenue as floodwater covers sections of the roadway, making travel more difficult. Muddy water spreads across the street as vehicles cautiously navigate the flooded road, highlighting the impact of the heavy rainfall on morning traffic. According to reports, torrential rain that morning flooded streets, homes, and businesses in Chulucanas, making travel difficult for pedestrians and vehicles. Water reportedly reached approximately 30 centimeters inside the city’s Modelo Market, forcing some vendors to remove their goods and close their stalls.