El Niño rains in Peru disrupt access to Machu Picchu

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Heavy rains caused by the El Niño phenomenon in Peru have led to flooding disrupting access to Machu Picchu, including closure of the Inca Trail due to landslides and overflowing waterways. The capital city Lima also experienced flooding affecting homes and roads.

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.