Since early January, low temperatures and heavy rain have been affecting several areas of Guatemala. 

According to the National Coordinator for Disaster Reduction (CONRED), due to low temperatures, more than 2,000 people have been evacuated to emergency shelters across Guatemala, Quichè and Alta Verapaz Departments.

In addition, heavy rain in Izabal Department has caused the evacuation of 53 persons, damaged at least 175 houses and left approximately 2,680 people affected.

On 11-12 January, light to locally moderate rain is forecast over northern and eastern Guatemala, including Izabal Department.