Central America | The rains have caused fatal landslides inside Guatemala

Written By غالب أبوبكر on 2020/10/10

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Arab Weather - The Disaster Control Agency in Guatemala said that the landslide hit a village in a province in Central America late on October 6, and heavy rains fell continuously for several days, which led to the instability of the rocky layer in the ground and the slopes surrounding the village, which made A landslide caused a boulder to be pushed into the houses below, and at least 4 people were killed after the landslide occurred in Solola County, western Guatemala.

Floods completely destroy homes

At least 8 homes were completely destroyed, 44 homes were damaged, and 10 people were affected by the collapse, bringing the total number of injuries in the district to 263.

Roads were destroyed by the floods

The heavy rains in the country also caused some floods, with floods severely damaging roads in Taxesco, although no deaths were reported.

Heavy rain claimed the lives of 6 people

The countries neighboring Mexico, El Salvador and Honduras also witnessed heavy rains from Tropical Storm Gamma, and at least 6 people died in the states of Chiapas and Tabasco in Mexico.

94.4 mm of rain in just 24 hours!

The National Institute of Meteorology said 94.4 mm of rain was recorded in 24 hours. It also reported that rivers in at least 4 locations were above maximum levels.