Heavy rains caused floods and landslides in Guatemala. From bad weather
suffered five departments of the country – Baja Verapaz, Petain, Alta
Verapaz, Quiché and Isabal.
As a result of intense precipitation, many rivers left the shores. At
least 90 houses are damaged. Became impassable roads, some communities
are cut off from the outside world. There were no reports of casualties
and injuries.
In total, more than 13,400 people were affected by natural disasters. Their homes were forced to leave 160 people.
According to the National Institute of Seismology, Volcanology,
Meteorology and Hydrology, 142.4 mm of precipitation fell in the
municipality of Puerto Barrios in the province of Isabal within 24 hours
on 29 January.
