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Impressive Sandstorm in Ica: What Is a Parachut Wind and Why Is It Formed?

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Ocucaje, Pisco, Nasca and Santiago were among the districts most affected by this climatic phenomenon, typical of the Ikeño desert in winter, which also threatens tourism and transport.

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A massive sandstorm hit the city of Ica in Peru. This sudden storm drowned the entire city in a sea of dust. In a few minutes, the entire area was covered in orange dust and it seemed as if someone had snatched away the daylight. Every person in the city became a part of a film scene. Such a thick layer of sand fell that it became difficult to even breathe.

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Ocucaje, Pisco, Nasca and Santiago were among the districts most affected by this climatic phenomenon, typical of the Ikeño desert in winter, which also threatens tourism and transport.

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Lima - Powerful winds caused by an anticyclone over the Pacific Ocean buried on Thursday four coastal areas of southern Peru under an unusually large dust and sand storm, according to the Peruvian National Weather Service (Senamhi). This unusual phenomenon mainly affected the area of Ica, about 400 km south of Lima, where the sands and dust raised by winds of up to 50 km/h paralyzed road traffic and tourist activities for three hours. Disruption…

Ica: strong winds generated dust lifting and material damage Source: RPP For several hours the Ica region experienced strong winds that reached speeds of up to 40 km/h, which caused dust lifting and damage in various areas.The National Service of Meteorology and Hydrology (Senamhi) reported that the cities of Pisco and Nasca were the most affected by the presence of these intense winds.► Unusual phenomenon in Nasca: strong winds generate sandst…

In the afternoon hours of this Thursday, the Ica region was affected by strong winds, which culminated in an unusual sandstorm. This region has not been the only one, as the authorities have activated the alerts, after it was detected that in Lima they are also feeling the increase in the speed of the gusts of wind. Through social networks, users have reported that in areas like Carabayllo there was an uprising of dust and sand, the same situati…

A sandstorm has surprised several Peruvian localities this Thursday, which has motivated precautionary recommendations by the authorities. The phenomenon has affected mainly the department of Ica and, in particular, districts such as Santiago, Parcona, Ocucaje, Pisco, Palpa or Nasca, according to local media. The storm has generated a dense cloud of dust that has covered the sky and the streets. The National Service of Meteorology and Hydrology …

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Infobae broke the news in Buenos Aires, Argentina on Thursday, July 31, 2025.
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