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Published on Tuesday, July 5, 2022
By the A.M. Costa Rica staff



While, the country is recovering from the damage caused by the passage of Tropical Storm Bonnie last week, the National Emergency Commission updated the weather due to  the passage of the two tropical waves, the #14 and #15 of the green season.


According to the authorities, the both natural phenomenons hit the country between Tuesday and Wednesday. Their effect could last 48 hours.  


Bad weather is expected to decrease on Friday.


In addition, Intertropical Convergence Zone, ICZ, is crossing Central America from the Guatemala Pacific Coast to the Panama Atlantic Coast.


The ICZ, known by sailors as the doldrums or the calms due to the dull windless weather, is the area where the northeast and southeast trade winds converge.

After Tropical Storm Bonnie made its way across the country about 3,500 people returned home on Sunday, after spending one or two nights at shelters.



Several public institutions such as the Ministry of Transportation, the Ministry of Housing, the Electricity Institute, the Help Institute, the Water Institute and the Ministry of Housing announced that they would launch investigations to determine the real damage caused by Bonnie.

Experts warn that there is water saturation in the soil that could cause some landslides, especially in mountainous areas and the Pacific Coast.





Yellow Alert was established in the provinces of Guancaste, Alajuela, Heredia, Cartago, San José and Puntarenas. This is the second level of alert risk. Alert warns rescue forces to be prepared for an increased danger of a natural phenomenon that will affect the population in a specific region.


Green Alert was established in the Caribbean Coast (Limón Province). This is the lower risk alert level given when authorities initiate to activate the municipalities' emergency commissions. They are supposed to take action due to the possible danger related to a natural phenomenon.



So far, specialists have not established any of the other alert risk levels, which are Yellow, Orange and Red.

Authorities call on the public to take the following precautionary measures:

  • Stay informed about the alerts issued by the authorities.


  • In the case of persisted downpours stay away from rivers, lakes and other bodies of water.


  • People living in mountain areas should increase precautionary measures against a possible landslide or material falling from 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 thunderstorms, such as taking refuge in a safe place and avoiding the direct use of any electronic equipment, electrical appliances or electrical cords.


  • Be alert in vulnerable areas to flooding due to sewer saturation or an increase in river flow.


  • In case of strong gusts of wind, be alert to possible falling trees or electrical wires.


  • 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 said to call 911 to report any emergency due to flooding, landslides, fallen trees or electrical wires.


A.M. Costa Rica urges readers to share this alert in their communities.


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What emergencies have you heard of due to the thunderstorms in your community? We would like to know your thoughts on this story. Send your comments to news@amcostarica.com

 


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