First rains in June cause landslides and undercut on several routes in the country

The heavy rains that have been recorded at the beginning of June have begun to leave sequelae in different parts of the country, causing blockages and interruptions in vehicular mobility on several routes.

The rains that occurred throughout the national territory on June 3 caused floods, rock and mud landslides, that prevented vehicle mobility for several hours, according to information from the Ministry of Communications.

In the municipality of Sacapulas, Quiché, an overflow caused by the increase in the water level of the ravine known as Chacaya, which left a trace of stones, mud and sediments occurred in a 500 -meter stretch on the road. The rescue of three people was reported with minor injuries who moved to a hospital care center. A family of six people who sought refuge with neighbors were also evacuated.

In the section that connects the town of Casillas, department of Santa Rosa, with Mataquescuintla, Jalapa, a landslide was reported that hindered the passage at kilometer 84.

While at kilometer 190 of the CA-1 route, located between four roads and POLOGUÁ, in Totonicapán, a collapse was reported that blocked half of the road.

These places were deployed machinery and personnel from the General Directorate of Roads, which did work to clear the roads.

Undercuts and pipe collapse

In addition to river landslides and overflows, also Several undercutory and other emergencies are reportedsuch as pipe collapse, which are affecting other parts of the country.

In the municipality of San Pablo, San Marcos, rehabilitation tasks are carried out at kilometer 282 of the RN-1 route, in the Quetzalí village, affected by a duty of land. Another undercut is reported at kilometer 206 of the CA-11 route, in the El Mineral hamlet, Camotán, Chiquimula. While at kilometer 99.5 of the route that communicates Escuintla with Taxisco, Santa Rosa, erosion was also reported by the collapse of an old sewer, so it works on the installation of a metal pipe.

In all these points, the Ministry of Communications reports the deployment of machinery and personnel to expedite the works that allow the rehabilitation of the roads.

Rains will continue

According to the forecast of the National Institute of Seismology, Volcanology, Meteorology and Hydrology (Insivumeh), although a warm environment, humidity and atmospheric instability will generate conditions for conditions for rains accompanied by electrical activity during the rest of the weekmainly in the afternoon and night throughout the national territory.

Given this prognosis, Insivumeh recommends that all citizens take the necessary precautions in the face of the possibility of rains, which could cause floods of rivers and floods, lahares in the volcanic chain and damage to the country’s road network.

For its part, the National Coordinator for Disaster Reduction (Conred) recommends the entire population the following measures before the arrival and increase of rains throughout the national territory:

• Have the 72 -hour backpack for each family member
• Organize, identifying safe and high -risk areas in your community
• Prepare your family response plan
• Stay informed of atmospheric conditions through the official Conred and Insivumeh accounts

During the development of rains or floods it is recommended:

• Keep calm and avoid rumors
• Attend the authorities indications
• Do not try to cross rivers, flood or walk near the edge of these
• In case of being evacuated, ensure your home and take identification documents in a plastic bag