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Experts monitor a phenomenon that could become a cyclone, while a East wave will download rains this weekend in the national territory.
Insivumeh warns of rains in the country. (Photo: PL hemeroteca)
The National Institute of Seismology, Volcanology, Meteorology and Hydrology (Insivumeh) reported in a newsletter that monitors a climatic phenomenon that could affect Guatemala.
The institute explained that a current low pressure system It has a 10 percent chance of becoming a cyclone.
The phenomenon It is currently in training on the coasts of Costa Rica and Nicaragua.
The Insivumeh clarified that currently It does not represent direct danger to Guatemala, “But it will continue to monitor its evolution.”
The entity recommended be pending to the updates of said system.
Strong rain with storms
According to Cleofás Culajay, Insivumeh forecast, this phenomenon that is being formed, next to East Waves that are recorded for the season, They would affect the country with the presence of rains that will increase next Wednesday.
In fact, in its last bulletin, Insivumeh warns that the phenomenon that comes from the east It will cause heavy rains and storms this weekend.
“The population is recommended to be cautious because the soils in the south are saturated and these constant rains could affect landslides as well as lahares In the volcanic chain or sudden floods of rivers, “said the forecast.
The authorities maintain greater control In the departments of the south and center of the country, because they are the ones that would be most affected with possible emergencies.
Figures
Meanwhile, the National Coordinator for Disaster Reduction (CONRED) provided data Swork the damage registered by rains so far this season.
- 385 emergencies served
- 16 dead people
- 1 missing person
- 25 people injured
- 7 affected bridges