CENTRAL AMERICA — GUATEMALA'S RAINY SEASON AT 195,286 PEOPLE AFFECTED

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ACTIVE · September 23, 2026 · NO. 0923

THE WATER

Guatemala's rainy-season tally stands at 1,559 emergencies, 195,286 people affected and 22,158 evacuated, with 402 roads and 27 bridges damaged and fresh floods and landslides today, worst in Alta Verapaz.

WHO IT TOUCHES

Health systemsLandslide casualties in Japan, a night landfall in India, and a season-long flood burden in Guatemala.

WHAT THEY'RE SAYING

Communicators tracking Guatemala's rainy season report that more than 195000 people have been affected, with figures from consecutive days showing close agreement on that total. One account also highlighted 16 deaths along with hundreds of damaged roads, while another noted 1542 emergencies tied to the persistent rains. These updates underscore the widespread effects of the season's heavy precipitation on communities and infrastructure.

EM@EmisorasUnidasSep 22Guatemala rainy season has affected more than 195000 people with 16 deaths and hundreds of roads damaged.
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RA@RadioTGWTVSep 21Guatemala rainy season emergencies reached 1542 and affected 195223 people including recent incidents.
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