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  Specialists from the National Meteorological Institute are monitoring two tropical waves about to cross the country this week. - Red Cross photo -  |
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Published Tuesday,
June 29, 2021
By the A.M. Costa Rica staff Specialists from the National Meteorological Institute are monitoring two tropical waves about to cross the country this week. These are waves number 10 and 11 of the rainy season.  The first natural phenomenon is located near the Caribbean Coast and is expected to affect the country as of today until Friday. The second wave is located near the Atlantic coast of Colombia and is expected to cross Costa Rica over the weekend. According to the weather report, the warm temperatures and the sea breezes cause the increase in thunderstorms downpours mainly during the afternoon. The intensity of the rains is increasing also due to the Intertropical Convergence Zone, ICZ, which is located near Pacific Coast. This is known by sailors as the doldrums or the calms due to the dull windless weather in the area where the northeast and southeast trade winds converge. The waves of thunderstorms are expected to continue on the Caribbean and Pacific Coast, the southern zone of the country and the Greater Metropolitan Area, which includes the surrounding cities of San Joé, Alajuela, Heredia and Cartago. Since last week, the rain alert was established by the National Emergency Commission.  An Orange Alert status for the southern zone of the country, which includes the cantons of Osa, Golfito and Corredores, in Puntarenas Province. This alert is established when a high-risk situation can cause an emergency to the people in a specific area. Green alert status for the Atlantic Coast (Limón Province). This is given when authorities should activate the community's emergency commissions to take action due to the danger. Yellow Alert status for the rest of the country. This alert serves as an announcement for the rescue forces to be prepared for an increased danger. Due to the high risk of continuous rains, A.M. Costa Rica stresses that to avoid accidents, damage to structures and emergencies during the green season, make sure to: » Keep the roof of your house clean. » Clear a path in the backyard allowing rainwater to move without problems towards the drainage, which helps to avoid damages and leaks in the house. » Pick up the garbage so that it does not fall on the pipes or drains on the sidewalks. » Avoid solvents, oils, acids or corrosive liquids that can fall into the sewer pipes and deteriorate them. » Organize the cleaning of public areas such as river banks in your community to avoid flooding. » Report the lack of concrete caps or grids in the pipes to the Aqueduct Institute by calling 2547-6555. Authorities call on the public to take the following precautionary measures: » Stay informed about the alerts issued by the authorities. » People living in mountain areas should increase precautionary measures against a possible landslide or material falling from the high areas of 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 electrical storms. » Be alert in vulnerable areas to flooding due to sewer saturation or increase of river flow. » In case of a thunderstorm, take refuge in a safe place. » In case of strong wind gusts, be alert to possible falling tree branches or electrical cables. » 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 ask for the people in Costa Rica to call 911 to report any possible flooding, fallen trees or landslides. A.M. Costa Rica urges readers to share this alert with their contacts. -------------------------- What have you heard about emergencies in your community due to the rain? We would like to know your thoughts on this story. Send your comments to news@amcostarica.com  Real Estate For Sale
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