Guatemala faces heavy rains and storm risk on July 16, 2026

The Guatemalan National Institute of Seismology, Volcanology, Meteorology and Hydrology (Insivumeh) warned of a humid, windy day on 16 July 2026, with scattered rain and thunderstorms across the southern and central regions. The agency highlighted the risk of sudden river flooding, landslides, lahars in volcanic zones and damage to roads and infrastructure, urging residents to follow official precautions.

Similar weather advisories were issued for other Latin American nations on the same day. Venezuela’s Inameh forecast partially cloudy skies with variable‑intensity rain across several states, including the Guayana Esequiba, Bolívar and Zulia. The Dominican Republic’s Indomet reported mostly sunny conditions with isolated showers in eastern provinces and heat advisories due to Saharan dust. Ecuador’s Inamhi warned of extremely high UV radiation, elevated temperatures and fire‑danger conditions, alongside isolated rain in coastal and Amazonian areas. Chile’s UC Coastal Observatory warned that a strong atmospheric river could combine heavy rain with abnormal sea surges, raising flood and coastal erosion risks.