The 2026 rainy season in Guatemalan territory has entered a critical phase, showing the vulnerability of various regions to hydrometeorological phenomena. According to the latest consolidated report by the National Coordinator for Disaster Reduction (CONRED), incidents associated with rainfall have claimed the lives of seven people in the country, with the tragic death of a minor recorded due to severe flooding caused by the indirect impact of Tropical Storm Cristina.
Since the start of the rainy season was made official on April 19, 2026, the CONRED System has maintained constant monitoring nationwide. As of the official report on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 07:00 hours, relief and mitigation institutions have already recorded an alarming total of 415 confirmed emergencies throughout the map of the Republic of Guatemala.
The geographical distribution of the impact reveals that the northeastern region and the northern transverse strip are the areas being hit the hardest. The department of Alta Verapaz leads the casualty statistics with a total of 81 reported incidents, followed very closely by the department of Guatemala with 56 emergencies and Chiquimula with 36 documented incidents. These numbers reflect the saturation of the soil and the increase in flow in the main rivers of those basins.
Tree falls account for 21.2% of the emergencies attended by CONRED this season (Courtesy Conred)
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The human impact reported in the general CONRED infographic details a situation of high vulnerability for thousands of citizens. To date, a total of 6,361 people have been directly affected by the inclement weather, while 1,371 people have been classified as victims. Likewise, the number of people affected at the family level amounts to 1,533 households in total.
Humanitarian assistance operations have managed to shelter 101 people in the various official shelters set up, while health authorities confirm that two people remain injured and five more have required hospitalization due to trauma caused by the incidents.
When analyzing the causes of the 415 emergencies through CONRED statistics, floods are consolidated as the main threat, accumulating 100 incidents that represent 24.1%. The force of the rainfall and wind speed have also caused the fall of 88 trees (21.2% of the total), obstructing important communication routes.
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Official CONRED infographic updated as of June 13, 2026. As of the cutoff, the rainy season has already recorded 415 confirmed emergencies (Courtesy of Conred).
Guatemala will have rain this weekend
The short-term outlook shows no signs of a respite. According to the official forecast issued by the National Institute of Seismology, Volcanology, Meteorology and Hydrology (Insivumeh), for this Saturday, June 13, and Sunday, June 14 markedly rainy conditions will continue throughout the entire national territory.
According to the technical analysis, the rains forecast for both this weekend and throughout the coming week are directly associated with a combination of local conditions, the development of low-pressure systems off the coasts, and the constant passage or approach of easterly waves coming from the Atlantic region.
Given the rainy season, it is vital to stay informed. Follow the authorities’ recommendations, do not cross flooded rivers or streets, and in case of emergency, call 119
Faced with this landscape of vulnerability, the CONRED System reiterates its urgent call for a culture of prevention. The civilian population is strongly advised to identify in advance the safe areas and pre-established evacuation routes within their respective communities. It is imperative not to attempt to cross swollen rivers under any circumstances, nor to travel through streets that show evident signs of flooding.
