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.
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| Formed | 1969 |
| Headquarters | Jr. Cahuide 721 |
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| Parent Ministry | Ministry of the Environment |
| Website | www |
History
editIt 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]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Ley Orgánica de la Presidencia de la República" (PDF). Instituto Nacional de Estadística e Informática. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-06-26.
- ^ "Promulgan la Ley Orgánica del Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología del Perú" (PDF). Justia. 1984-12-05.
- ^ "DECRETO LEGISLATIVO Nº 1013" (PDF). Organismo Supervisor de la Inversión en Energía y Minería. 2008-05-13. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2015-07-25.
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