Torrential rains that continue to flood homes and lead residents to seek shelter in the Northern Zone and Caribbean have led the National Emergency Commission (CNE) to maintain a green, preventive alert in these areas, according to a statement from the commission.
This weather, produced by strong winds, has damaged homes and washed out roads in the Caribbean-slope cantons of Pococí, Guácimo, Siquirres and Matina, as well as the Northern Zone towns of Upala, Los Chiles, Guatuso and Ciudad Quesada.
In Siquirres, local emergency committees have reported 90 homes flooded and roads impassable. Sewers clogged with trash have also caused streets to flood in Pococí, and a shelter has been opened in Astúa Pirie to help families forced to abandon their homes.
Emergency workers are heading into these areas to assess damages and bring supplies such as blankets and food rations.
The National Meteorological Institute (IMN) expects rains to die down in the Northern Zone and Caribbean tomorrow and Sunday, according to meteorologist Rosario Alfaro.
However, heavy rains are likely to roll into the Central Pacific, possibly extending south to the Southern Zone and north to Guanacaste.
“We're expecting heavy rains and storms in these areas, especially during the afternoon hours,” Alfaro said. |
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