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Flooding and water risks in Guatemala and Central America

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Heavy rainfall and tropical waves continue to trigger widespread flooding, landslides, and infrastructure damage across Central America. In Guatemala, authorities have reported 15 numerous emergencies, including landslides, fallen trees, and structural collapses. These incidents Recent fatalities have affected 15 people and necessitated four evacuations, with damage been reported to homes, in the department of Quiché, where a school, landslide in the Joyabaj municipality resulted in the deaths of two minors. Other significant incidents include road blockages in Sololá and various roads. High humidity levels exceeding 75% El Progreso, and river overflows in Quetzaltenango. In San Miguel Petapa, the overflowing Pinula River has created a critical situation in the Villa Hermosa sectors. According to the National Coordinator for Disaster Reduction (Conred), approximately 2,763 people are also posing risks at risk. Evaluations indicate that 116 homes have sustained severe damage, while 499 others remain in vulnerable conditions. Authorities are currently working to agricultural crops. contain erosion in the riverbed to protect local infrastructure. In the Santa María-Santiaguito volcanic complex, rain continues to mobilize ash and debris, causing lahars in the Nimá I and Tambor rivers. Urban areas like Guatemala City, Mixco, and San Miguel Petapa face ongoing risks from sinkholes, collapsed drainage systems, and rising rivers undermining property foundations. Increased precipitation due to a stationary tropical wave and low-pressure systems may further trigger river swells and landslides. In Honduras, the impact of tropical waves has intensified. In the Cortés department, at least 246 families have been affected, including 282 flooded homes in San Pedro Sula, where water levels have reached up to one meter in some neighborhoods. Sula. A tragic incident in Santa Bárbara resulted in the deaths of a father and daughter who were swept away by a swollen creek. The total number of people affected across various departments, including Cortés and Comayagua, has risen to 591. In San José de Comayagua, approximately 400 families remained isolated for over 20 days due to rising waters. In response to previous drought conditions, Honduras has completed 10 cloud seeding flights using 1,000 liters of silver iodide, with 10 more operations planned. In El Salvador, persistent rains and tropical waves have caused urban flooding and fallen trees, prompting Civil Protection to monitor high-risk areas such as San Miguel and Ahuachapán due to soil saturation and blocked drains. saturation.

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  1. 2026-10-10 18:10 UTC Flooding and water risks in Guatemala and Central America
  2. 2026-10-07 16:10 UTC Flooding and water risks in Guatemala and Central America
  3. 2026-10-06 03:13 UTC Flooding and water risks in Guatemala and Central America
  4. 2026-10-05 20:12 UTC Flooding and water risks in Guatemala and Central America
  5. 2026-10-05 15:32 UTC Flooding and water risks in Guatemala and Central America
  6. 2026-10-04 20:25 UTC Heavy rainfall and flooding in Guatemala
  7. 2026-09-26 15:53 UTC Heavy rainfall and flooding in Guatemala
  8. 2026-09-25 20:03 UTC Heavy rainfall and flooding in Guatemala

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