Hurricanes and tropical depressions in Guatemala

Hurricanes and tropical depressions in Guatemala

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Although it rarely takes a direct hit, Guatemala does suffer the effects of hurricanes and tropical depressions passing through the Pacific or the Caribbean, mainly between June and November.

Rain, flooding and landslides

More than the wind, the greatest danger is the intense rain, which causes river rises, flooding and landslides on hillside areas — like those caused by Eta and Iota in 2020.

How to prepare

  • Follow the alerts from INSIVUMEH and CONRED.
  • Avoid riverbanks and hillsides during heavy rain.
  • Follow the radar and the system's track on Meteo Info Online.