Rain, More Rain And Then Even Some More Rain

The last couple of days Mother Nature has been making up for the lack of rainfall this season, raining continuously for more than 36 hours and not letting up in the in the skies.

The constant rain that turns to downpours at times is due to a low pressure system that has been affecting the entire country since Friday.



The Caribbean province of Limón has been affected the most, forcing the Comisión Nacional de Emergencias (CNE) - national emergency commission - to declare a "yellow" alert.

Also affected is the province of Cartago which is play host to more than two million faithful in the annual pilgrimage to the Basilica de los Angeles to pay homage to Costa Rica's patron saint, the Virgen de los Angeles or "La Negrita" on her day on August 2.

The alert allows the Cruz Roja (Red Cross) and Policia de Transito (traffic) to properly attend to emergencies, including evacuation of areas and closure of roads.



As such, ten people where evacuated due to flooding. In Turrialba a tree fell on a bus. The rivers Regado and Reventazón have swollen and authorities are keeping a close eye on the situation.

For now there is a total closure of the road to Limón from Turrialba, near the Cerro Chirrío due to a landslide.

The Ministerio de Obras Públicas y Transportes (MOOPET) and the Cosevi are working on reopening route 10.