The National Emergency Commission (CNE) maintains a red alert in the communities of Talamanca, Matina, Pococí, Siquirres, Guácimo (Limón), Sarapiqui (Heredia) and Turrialba (Cartago), due to heavy rains.
San Carlos, Upala, Los Chiles and Guatuso continue on yellow alert, while in the central Pacific is in green alert.
In addition, to address the existing alert in the Caribbean and the north, the Government of Panama supports Costa Rica with a specialized helicopter to meet such emergencies.
Ivan Brenes, president of the CNE and some geologists will perform a flyby over the higher areas of the canton of Sarapiqui and Turrialba to check the current status of the rivers and the landslides.
According to the latest report of the CNE, the rains have affected 216 communities, 1,585 houses, 18 schools, 23 roads, 11 bridges, 7 dikes and 3 aqueducts.
Impact of rainfall in the country. The latest report of the CNE indicates that there have been damages in 216 communities, 1,585 houses, 18 schools, 23 roads, 11 bridges, seven dikes and 3 aqueducts.
The rains will continue tonight
The National Meteorological Institute (INM) stated that the rainfall would continue in the afternoon and night in the areas that have been affected by the storm.
The rains have lost strength, but they are constant and there are chances of thunderstorms.
"We expect a tropical wave and a rise in rainfall in the country," said the institute.
Source: nacion.com