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The extremely low temperatures in the highlands of Cusco region reached -20°C (-4°F) this week, one of the lowest this year, reports the regional head of the National Service of Meteorology and Hydrology (Senamhi), Zenon Huaman.

He told Andina news agency that these temperatures were registered in areas higher than 3,800 metres above sea level in the provinces of Canchis, Quispicanchis and Paucartambo.

He also said that the sensation of cold is more noticeable in the city of Cusco, that has had temperatures of 4.2°C(39.6°F), and recommended to wear warm clothes and take precautions to avoid respiratory diseases and infections.

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