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The bad weather affected several regions of Guatemala and, according to the prognosis of May 11, the alert could continue due to the accumulation of rain.
Recent rains have already caused emergencies in several areas of the country. (Free Press Photo: Conred)
The heavy rains which have been recorded in the last hours in certain regions of Guatemala have caused an emergency series that affect various communities in the country.
In Quetzaltenango, Alta Verapaz and other areas, the impacts were notorious in Housing, roads and basic services.
In addition, the weather forecast for May 11 indicates that the alert could continue.
The National Coordinator for Disaster Reduction (Conred) He reported from landslides to fallen trees on homes.
These are the reported incidents:
- Coatepeque, Quetzaltenango: The rains caused floods in several streets due to the collapse of drains and the accumulation of garbage. The Conred system maintains constant monitoring in the area.
- Los Marías Lotification, El Palmar, Quetzaltenango: The overflow of rainword caused the accumulation of sand on the main road, which forced municipal personnel to intervene to clean the area.
- Kilometer 208.5, route to the verapaces: A tree fell on a house, causing material damage due to strong winds and rains.
- Caserío Victoria October 15, Alta Verapaz: A landslide affected a house, damaging an outer wall. Four families were temporarily evacuated while cleaning tasks.
- Las Eugenias Sector, Cobán, Alta Verapaz: In this area, another tree fell on a house, affecting a family of five people, although the damage was lower.
#Taverapaz Tree fall in Chichcaic lotification, Las Eugenias Sector Zone 0, Cobán, Alta Verapaz, said emergency causes mild damage to a house.
Information: Joe Chenal, field technician. pic.twitter.com/c4uqjlakex
– Conred (@conedguatemala) May 10, 2025
The rains will continue
According to him Forecast of the National Institute of Seismology, Volcanology, Meteorology and Hydrology (Insivumeh)this Saturday, May 11, warm and humid atmosphere is expected.
The conditions will be of morning fog in mountain or valley areas, and rains accompanied by electrical activity in the afternoon and night, especially in the Cross stripe from the northwhich covers Huehuetenango, Quiché, Alta Verapaz, Izabal and Petén.
The authorities recommend taking precautions for the risk of rivers floods, floods or landslides.