National Service of Meteorology and Hydrology of Peru
Government agency in Peru
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The National Service of Meteorology and Hydrology of Peru (Spanish: Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología del Perú, Senamhi) is a specialised technical organization of the Peruvian State that provides information on weather forecasting, as well as advice and scientific studies in the areas of hydrology, meteorology, agrometeorology and environmental issues.
| Abbreviation | SENAMHI |
|---|---|
| Established | 25 March 1969 |
| Types | Specialized technical organisation, meteorological service, government agency |
| Headquarters | Lima |
| Coordinates | 12°04′45″S 77°02′34″W |
| Chief Executives | Guillermo Antonio Baigorria Paz |
| Parent organisations | Ministry of Environment |
| Website | www |
History
It was created by Decree Law No. 17532, of March 25, 1969,[1] as a decentralised public body. Although its meteorological and hydrological activities were in charge of the ministries of Development and Public Works, Aeronautics and Agriculture, as well as CORPAC.[citation needed]
The organic law of Senamhi was promulgated by Law No. 24031, of December 14, 1984, as OPD of the Ministry of Aeronautics and then of the Ministry of Defence.[2] As of May 13, 2008, it became part of the Ministry of the Environment in accordance with Legislative Decree No. 1013.[3]