On Friday, October 18, through social networks, it was announced that the Tropical Depression Fifteen will affect Guatemala. What was considered a low pressure system continues to grow and now the territory will begin to be influenced. Here we will give you more details so you can prepare and take the appropriate precautions. Batteries then!
Tropical Depression Fifteen will affect Guatemala
According to the National Institute of Seismology, Volcanology, Meteorology and Hydrology (Insivumeh), the Tropical Depression Fifteen will affect Guatemala in the coming days and it is important that Guatemalans know the situation.
Currently, it is located in the Caribbean Sea at 17.5° north latitude and 85.00° west longitude, moving at a speed of 12 kilometers per hour in a west-northwest direction. Taking into account the trajectory forecast of the National Hurricane Center and the slow movement of the system, Depression could begin to influence the country from Saturday, October 19.
This will cause partial to total cloudinessas well as the occurrence of rains and drizzles in various areas of the countryincluding the North, Caribbean, Northern Transversal Strip and Eastern Valleys regions. Likewise, it is expected that in the afternoon and evening, rain accompanied by electrical activity will occur in areas of the West, Central Highlands, Bocacosta and Pacific.
Recommendations and precautions
A call is made to the Guatemalan population to take the necessary precautions against the expected rainswhich could cause sudden river flooding, flooding, lahar descent in the volcanic chain, as well as damage to the country’s road network and infrastructure.
It is also recommended to be pay attention to all the information through official media of Conred and Insivumeh. As well as preparing your 72-hour backpack and following the instructions of local authorities. Likewise, if you want to report an emergency or disaster situation, you can call Conred number 119.
Remember that a tropical depression is a weather system characterized by an area of low atmospheric pressure that forms in the tropical oceans. It is associated with a group of organized thunderstorms and a closed circulation of winds.
The 72 hour backpack
It is called that, because it is the estimated time to return to normal. This is because it is a period in which the security and relief forces must restore order. This backpack is planned to last a little longer than 3 days.
To make this briefcase you have to take into account factors that help the Guatemalans during the following hours after the unforeseen event. That is why to assemble it you need resources such as food, basic tools, first aid, personal and hygiene items, important documents and among others.
The 72-hour backpack in Guatemala is used in case of emergencies and contains the essential elements to cover basic needs in the event of an emergency. natural or provoked catastrophe. It is important to have it ready for any eventuality and thus be prepared.
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