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Published on Monday, April 11,
2022
By the A.M. Costa Rica staff
The National Emergency Commission established two alerts due to an increase in thunderstorms.
Green Alert
for the northern area of Alajuela
Province and the southern area of
Puntarenas Province. This alert is given
when it is anticipated that a
meteorological phenomenon endangers
those specific areas in the country.
A Yellow Alert in Caribe Coast, Limón Province and three cantons Alvarado, Turrialba and Paraiso, these of Cartago Province. This alert status serves as an announcement for the rescue forces to prepare for an increased danger of a natural phenomenon that will affect the population in a specific region.
No alert was established for the rest of the country.
According to the Meteorological Institute weather report, the increase in atmospheric pressure over the Caribbean Sea accelerated winds throughout the country. The pressure added to strong humidity over the eastern zone of the country has caused more intensity in the rains.
In Limón Province, maximum accumulations of rainfall between 50-85 millimeters have been registered.
In addition, the strongest gusts of wind were recorded on the North Pacific Coast (Guanacaste Province) with speeds of up to 80 km/h.
Heavy rains are forecast in the Caribbean with accumulated rains between 100-150 millimeters.
The forecast for the North Zone is rain between 30-70 millimeters.
The rainy pattern is expected to decrease on night Monday, authorities added.
Among the emergencies reported by the commission this weekend is a landslide on Route 32, between the provinces of San José and Limón, near the bridge over the Sucio River.
The commission reported that the bridge over the Niñey River in Valle de la Estrella Canton, Limón, was damaged as a result of the river flooding. To prevent emergencies, the passage over that bridge was closed.
Several flooding emergencies were attended on the Caribbean Coast, in areas such as Limón City, Puerto Viejo, Siquirres and Pococi. This is due to rivers and sewers overflowing.
Authorities call on the public to take the following precautionary measures:
• Stay informed about the alerts issued by the authorities.
• People living in mountain areas should increase precautionary measures against a possible landslide or material falling from the high areas of the hills.
• Have an emergency evacuation plan in the community, work and home.
• Drivers must increase precautions for heavy rain and fog.
• Take precautionary measures in case of electrical storms.
• Be alert in vulnerable areas to flooding due to sewer saturation or an increase in river flow.
• In case of a thunderstorm, take refuge in a safe place.
• In case of strong wind gusts, be alert to possible falling tree branches or electrical cables.
• In the event of a landslide, do not walk on the debris, stay away from affected areas, and do not return home until authorities verify that it is a safe place.
Authorities ask for the people in Costa Rica to call 911 to report any possible flooding, fallen trees or landslides.
A.M. Costa Rica urges readers to share this alert with their contacts.
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