The Insivumeh reported that municipalities of Alta Verapaz, Huehuetenango, Izabal, Petén and Quiché currently present soil saturation levels equal to or greater than the 90% in the top layera condition that reduces the land’s ability to absorb more rain. As a consequence, the water runs directly into rivers, streams and natural drainages.increasing the risk of flash floods, river flooding and landslides.
Soil saturation map
•Lower Layer:
Percentage of water saturation in the soil, lower layer that ranges from 30 to 300 centimeters deep, corresponding to June 13, 2026.Inquiry link: https://t.co/6xpR2eJRXt#SomosINSIVUMEH pic.twitter.com/EUR3GHzmZr
— INSIVUMEH (@insivumehgt) June 13, 2026
The conditions are already beginning to be reflected in new emergencies reported by authorities.
In Jerez, Jutiapathe rains caused flooding in homes located in the El Bordo neighborhood, La Esmeralda village. Meanwhile, in Atescatempathe saturation of the soil caused a landslide that affected several homes in the Sansuque village.
#Jutiapa Rains generate flooding in homes located in the El Bordo neighborhood, La Esmeralda village, Jerez, Jutiapa. In coordination with the #IMGIRD Damage Assessment and Needs Analysis (EDAN) was carried out.
Photographs: CONRED System. pic.twitter.com/ckdVCozDFL
— CONRED (@ConredGuatemala) June 13, 2026
In both cases, a Damage Assessment and Needs Analysis (EDAN)a key procedure that allows determining the impact of the emergency and coordinating assistance for affected families.
#Jutiapa Soil saturation generated a landslide that affected homes located in the Sansuque village, Atescatempa, Jutiapa. Damage Assessment and Needs Analysis (EDAN) was carried out.
Photographs: CONRED System. pic.twitter.com/EcYM6mti0b
— CONRED (@ConredGuatemala) June 13, 2026
Similar situations were recorded in Saint Markwhere a landslide affected a home in the Santa Anita hamlet, San Pablo. Additionally, in the Tierra Blanca La Vega hamlet, El Zapote village, San Miguel Ixtahuacán, the rains caused a landslide that blocked vehicular passage, so cleaning work was coordinated to restore circulation.
EDAN, the key step for help to arrive
The authorities explained that the EDAN It is much more than a form. This tool allows you to identify what happened, how many people were affected and what urgent needs exist in the communities impacted by an emergency.
With this information, the municipalities and institutions that make up the CONRED System can more quickly and efficiently manage the delivery of humanitarian aid, food assistance, resources for shelters and other response actions.
More than a form, the EDAN provides the information necessary to manage humanitarian aid to the most affected people…#Emergencies #Rains #DamageAssessment #flood pic.twitter.com/6pYlrBqLtm
— CONRED (@ConredGuatemala) June 13, 2026
According to the National Coordinator for Disaster Reduction (Conred), the process begins with an evaluation in the affected area and concludes with the presentation of the necessary documentation to coordinate the care of the affected families.
Rains will continue over the weekend
He outlook could continue for the next few hours. The Insivumeh predicts rain for Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14 due to low pressure systems and the passage or approach of waves from the east.
The institution warned that these conditions favor the occurrence of river flooding, floods, landslides, landslides, damage to the road network and lahars in the volcanic chainespecially in areas where the soils already have high levels of saturation.
WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR JUNE 13 AND 14, 2026#SomosINSIVUMEH #PassionForScience #AlPuebloDignoSeLeResponde #CIV pic.twitter.com/fnaukybp9t
— INSIVUMEH (@insivumehgt) June 13, 2026
According to Conred records, the current rainy season already leaves 364 emergencies, more than 5 thousand people affected and six deaths in different parts of the country.
Recommendations to avoid emergencies during rains
The Conred recommends that the population strengthen prevention measures Given the persistence of the rains:
- Review and update the Family Response Plan.
- Prepare the 72 Hours Backpack with water, non-perishable food, medications, flashlight, radio and important documents protected.
- Clean roofs, gutters, drains and drains near the home.
- Identify evacuation routes and safe areas.
- Avoid crossing rivers, streams or flooded streets, both on foot and by vehicle.
- Drive with caution on roads with risk of landslides or accumulation of water.
- Stay away from slopes, unstable slopes and trees that may fall due to the humidity of the ground.
- Report any emergency to 119number enabled by the Conred.
The authorities maintain permanent monitoring in the areas with the highest risk, while the rains continue to accumulate humidity in the national territory. Given the saturation of the soil and the forecast of more rainfall, they recommend that the population take extreme precautions on roads, communities near rivers and homes located on slopes or areas vulnerable to landslides.
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