Low Pressure System Wreaks Havoc On Costa Rica's Pacific Coast
Main road around Playa Jacó closed this morning due to landslides

A low pressure system hanging over Costa Rica is the cause for the continuing rain since Sunday night and the cause of a number of emergencies in some areas, especially the Pacific coast.

In La Gloria de Puriscal the Gamalolito river overflowed its banks causing a number of landslides, trapping a school bus carrying some 40 students. All the youths were rescued and moved to a shelter.

A landslide between Playa Herradura and Chiquero has blocked traffic on the main road to Jacó, which is also suffering from flooding in various points.

Further south to Parrita flooding has affected at least 30 homes.

In Paquera, Puntarenas, the road that leads to Playa Naranjo is with serious damage in various areas and flooding in he area of Rio Grande, where 25 people have been moved to shelters.

The road between Paquera and Cobano is also affected by landslides, damaged sewers and serious damage to the asphalt.

The Comisión Nacional de Emergencias (CNE) is maintaining a GREEN ALERT (low level alert) for the Central Valley, Northern Zone and the entire Pacific coast

If you live in low lying areas keep an eye on the rivers, ravines and creeks. If you live in areas known for problems with landslides take precautionary action, even evacuating the area until the rainy season is over, if possible.