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Heavy rains that have battered Guatemala in recent hours have left scenes of utter chaos in several municipalities across the country. Flash floods in towns like Almolonga and Fraijanes have swept away dozens of vehicles and caused extensive property damage, once again highlighting the vulnerability of many urban areas to extreme weather events.

Images captured by residents and shared on social media and video platforms show truly dramatic scenes of water currents advancing with great force through streets and roads, turning these thoroughfares into veritable rivers.

The most affected municipalities

One of the most shocking episodes has occurred in Almolonga, a municipality in the department of Quetzaltenango, where torrential rains have generated powerful torrents that have flowed through streets of the urban center as well as some of the main access roads to the municipality, according to local reports.


Fraijanes, located in the department of Guatemala, has also suffered significant damage. There, the rainfall has caused flash floods in streets and avenues, hindering mobility and creating dangerous situations for drivers and pedestrians.

In several areas, the accumulated water has reached considerable levels in a matter of minutes , causing damage to urban infrastructure.

Creepy images

Guatemalan authorities have reported numerous rain-related incidents across the country. In addition to urban flooding, landslides, rockfalls, and road damage have been reported , disrupting traffic and prompting the deployment of emergency teams in several departments.


Experts point out that these types of flash floods represent one of the most dangerous phenomena associated with heavy rainfall. Unlike the gradual rise of rivers, urban flash floods can form in just a few minutes and reach speeds strong enough to move vehicles, knock down obstacles, and even endanger people's lives.

The video accompanying this report reflects the magnitude of the phenomenon. The footage shows the currents advancing dangerously at high speed, sweeping everything in their path.

Rain continues in Guatemala

During the current rainy season, Guatemala has experienced recurring episodes of intense rainfall linked to high atmospheric humidity and the passage of tropical waves over Central America. These conditions favor high-intensity storms capable of releasing enormous volumes of water in a very short time.

Weather forecasts indicate that rain could continue in the coming days in several regions of the country, so authorities are maintaining vigilance and asking the population to remain alert for possible new floods or landslides.

(Translated by Google)