The National Meteorological Institute (IMN) forecasts that the indirect influence of Tropical Storm Sara will persist over Costa Rica, with a gradual weakening expected by the end of the weekend. However, according to the latest weather report issued at dawn, the storm’s effects are prolonged due to its unusually slow movement.
A Steady Flow of Rain and Humidity
« Due to the storm’s current position and slow progression, it continues to have an indirect impact on Costa Rica, generating a steady flow of moisture from the Pacific Ocean, » experts explained. The latest reports indicate light but continuous rainfall. The La Cruz area in Guanacaste is experiencing the heaviest rainfalls, while the northern and Caribbean coasts remain relatively less affected.
Intense Rainfall Expected in Some Regions Through Sunday
Forecasts predict that the Pacific Slope and Central Valley will remain under Sara’s influence through Sunday, while other regions may see sporadic showers typical of the rainy season.
Today’s forecast suggests light to moderate rain, particularly along the Pacific coast, with scattered showers in the Southern Pacific region. For the Central Valley, variable cloud cover with light, intermittent rain is expected. In the Northern Zone and Caribbean regions, afternoon showers with thunderstorms are possible, especially near the mountains of Limón and the plains of the Northern region.
Increased Caution Urged Amid Rising Risks
The IMN has called for vigilance due to significant water accumulation caused by Sara. « Soil saturation levels are critically high in most parts of the country, reaching between 90% and 100%. This significantly increases the risk of flooding in low-lying areas of the Pacific, as well as landslides in the mountainous regions of the Pacific, Central Valley, Northern Zone, Tilarán Mountain Range, and western Caribbean areas, » the report highlighted.
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