07.02.2025 11:01
The sudden turn of the Rimac River red in Lima, the capital of Peru, has alarmed citizens. Environmental expert Maria Angelica Villasante stated that the color change is due to pollution from industrial facilities in the area. It is believed that waste from more than 30 mining operations and over 500 drainage pipes discharging directly into the river has caused this situation.
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Worrying images from Lima, the capital of Peru: The lifeblood of the city, the Rimac River, suddenly turned bright red. While officials tried to calm the public, the images spread rapidly on social media.
The footage recorded on Tuesday in the section of the river between the Trujillo Bridge and Chabuca Granda Avenue disturbed citizens. The complete transformation of the river, which is dozens of meters wide, into red shocked those watching from the bridges.
Environmental expert Maria Angelica Villasante denied the "curse" rumors circulating on social media. Villasante stated that the color change was due to pollution from industrial facilities in the area.
More than 30 mining operations and over 500 drainage pipes operating in the region are suspected of directly discharging waste into the river. Experts believe that the red color is caused by mining waste.
In a statement from the local water supplier Sedapal, it was said, "Our water treatment facilities are operating normally. The color change is occurring below our water intake points, so the drinking water is safe."
The National Water Authority has initiated an investigation by taking samples from the scene. Officials stated, "Necessary analyses will be conducted, and if any issues are detected, immediate action will be taken."
The 160-kilometer-long Rimac River, which divides Lima, is known as the city's most important water source. A similar incident occurred last month in Sydney, Australia, where seawater turned red.
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