DISASTER● LOWAug 21 · Aug 21, 2026, 9:43 AM
El Niño rains in Peru disrupt access to Machu Picchu
France 24 [en]
Heavy rains linked to the El Niño weather phenomenon caused flooding in Peru on Wednesday that disrupted access to the ancient Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, closed roads due to landslides and flooded homes in the capital Lima. Peruvian authorities ordered the Inca Trail, a main tourist route to Machu Picchu, closed until Saturday due to overflowing waterways and debris, according to local media.
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