The rains recorded Thursday night caused flooding on streets and roads in San Rafael Cedros, in northern Cuscatlán, after a stream increased its flow and overflowed onto the old highway toward Ilobasco, in Salvadoran territory.
In one of the affected sections, at least two vehicles were partially covered by water after the stream's current reached the road. Images taken in the area show that the water level rose approximately one meter.
The overflow also caused complications for passage through the area during the night. The situation occurred while the rains were affecting various points across Salvadoran territory. No injured or trapped people were reported immediately.
Heavy rains can rapidly raise the flow of streams and other waterways, especially in areas near roads or communities located in low-lying points. Users on social media reported that the affected vehicles were removed from the area with the help of the Fire Department.
The incident added to the rain-related damage reported in other areas. The Observatory of Threats also noted that urban flooding could occur in parts of the San Salvador Metropolitan Area, with possible difficulties for vehicular traffic and pedestrian movement.
The MARN warned of possible landslides in mountainous areas
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The authorities did not report any injured or trapped people after the rise in water level in the creek. (Photo courtesy of social media)
The rains recorded Thursday night caused flooding in streets and roads of San Rafael Cedros, in Cuscatlán Norte, after a creek increased its flow and overflowed onto the old highway to Ilobasco, in Salvadoran territory. In one of the affected stretches, at least two vehicles were partially covered by water after the creek's current reached the road. Images taken in the area show that the water level rose approximately one meter. The overflow also caused complications for passage through the sector during the night. The situation occurred while the rains were affecting various points of Salvadoran territory. No injured or trapped people were immediately reported in the vehicles.
The rains caused the overflow of a creek and flooding on roads in San Rafael Cedros, Cuscatlán Norte. (Photo courtesy of social media)
Heavy rains can rapidly raise the flow of creeks and other waterways, especially in areas near roads or communities located in low-lying points. Users on social media indicated that the affected vehicles were removed from the area with the help of the Fire Department. The incident added to the impacts reported from rains in other sectors.
The Threat Observatory also noted that urban flooding could occur in parts of the San Salvador Metropolitan Area, with possible difficulties for vehicular traffic and pedestrian movement. The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARN) warned of the risk of landslides and falling rocks in mountainous sectors of the country due to the rains. The institution identified possible impacts on towns and roads near the Northern Mountain Range, with emphasis on the district of Dulce Nombre de María, in Chalatenango. In that area, conditions could cause disruptions to daily activities and impacts on roads. The MARN indicated that minor damage could also occur in other areas under surveillance.
Rainfall can saturate soils, a condition that increases the possibility of earth movements on slopes, hillsides, and points near roads. The warning includes the risk of falling rocks on stretches located in elevated areas. The Threat Observatory asked people to remain alert to conditions that may arise during the rains.
The Threat Observatory noted the possibility of urban flooding in the San Salvador Metropolitan Area. (Photo courtesy of the Ministry of Environment)
In urban sectors, rainfall can also cause water accumulation on streets. The MARN noted that this scenario could slightly affect the movement of vehicles and pedestrians in areas of the San Salvador Metropolitan Area.
For this Friday, rain and storms are expected in various parts of El Salvador. During the morning, the sky will be partly cloudy, with the possibility of precipitation around midday in the volcanic range and sectors of the northern zone. In the afternoon, rains will be more prevalent in the Apaneca-Ilamatepec and El Bálsamo mountain ranges, as well as in northern Chalatenango, Morazán, and La Unión. At night, the precipitation could move from the northern zone toward San Miguel, Cuscatlán, San Salvador, including the San Salvador Metropolitan Area, La Libertad, and Santa Ana. The rains will be accompanied by electrical activity and wind gusts of 40 km/h or more. These conditions will be influenced by a trough and a cyclonic circulation located in the Intertropical Convergence Zone.