The rains could intensify in Guatemala during the next few days due to the passage of two eastern waves that will affect the national territory between June 22 and 27, the National Institute of Seismology, Volcanology, Meteorology and Hydrology (Insivumeh) reported this Monday, June 22.
Until June 20, nine eastern waves had been recorded in the country. The tenth entered this June 22 and the eleventh is expected between June 26 and 27.
Edwin Rojas, director of Insivumeh, explained that these systems will favor the entry of abundant humidity and conditions of atmospheric instability, which will increase cloudiness and precipitation in much of the national territory.
For the period between June 22 and 28, rain accompanied by electrical activity is forecast during the afternoon and early evening, mainly from the south to the center of the country.
According to Insivumeh, conditions will be favorable for the formation of severe local storms, with significant accumulations of rain in short periods, strong winds and possible hail.
Rojas indicated that the greatest rainfall could be recorded in San Marcos, Suchitepéquez and Escuintla, where the accumulated rainfall could range between 25 and 200 millimeters during the week.
The official added that the rains increase the risk of flash floods, river flooding, landslides and landslides, especially in areas with steep slopes and in sections of the national road network.
As part of the monitoring systems, Insivumeh prepares impact-based forecasts, which combine information on rainfall accumulations, precipitation forecasts and terrain characteristics to identify areas with a greater probability of registering emergencies.
According to the institute’s analysis, San Marcos and Quetzaltenango are among the departments most likely to present mass movements in the coming days.
The authorities recommend that the population stay informed through official bulletins and follow the instructions of the relief bodies and the National Coordinator for Disaster Reduction (Conred).
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