Tropical depression Julia dissipated this Monday, October 10, in western Guatemala, near Mexico, after leaving several dead and missing, as well as floods and material damage, according to official reports.
According to the National Coordinator for Disaster Reduction (Conred) and the El National Institute of Seismology, Volcanology, Meteorology and Hydrology (Insivumeh) at least eight people have died due to the natural phenomenon, although other sources speak of at least 14 deaths.
Also, 166,094 people were affected, 1,307 were evacuated and three have been reported missing.
Regarding structural damage, statistics indicate that 60 homes are at risk, 156 with severe damage19 roads have been affected and a bridge has been destroyed by the constant rains.
relief corps have moved to affected places to support the population.
One of the areas most affected by the natural phenomenon and which has caused various floods is Izabal, specifically at kilometer 240 in Morales.
In boat
Many residents have to enter Morales, Izabal, in boats. The neighbors they have to pay the boatmen to be able to move to their destination.
The entrance of Morales, Izabal, is completely flooded. Many of the residents were evacuated in a Guatemalan Army convoy.
In the Cultural Center of Mazatenango Suchitepéquez, a shelter with capacity to serve up to 200 people is being prepared if necessary.
This day is guarded by authorities in prevention of a possible flood of the Sis river. This would be one of the most affected points in case the Julia depression affects Suchitepéquez more.
Flooding was also reported inside the houses that are on line B6, San José la Maquina, Suchitepequez. Several of the inhabitants of that sector have not left their homes, and have remained in them, despite the amount of water inside..
