Heavy Rainfall Disrupts Transport Corridors in Costa Rica
What happened
Heavy rainfall intensified across multiple regions of Costa Rica on Saturday, September 26, 2026, due to the combined influence of Tropical Wave No. 47 and the Intertropical Convergence Zone. Persistent downpours have been reported along critical transport corridors, including Guápiles, and videos show rapidly rising rivers across several cantons. The National Meteorological Institute projects rainfall accumulations between 30 mm and 60 mm.
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Why it matters
The severe weather is causing widespread precipitation and affecting large portions of the national territory. The persistent rainfall along critical transport corridors poses a risk of operational disruption and infrastructure damage across the country.
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Who's involved
- Costa RicaThe geopolitical state experiencing widespread rainfall and transport disruptions.
- Intertropical Convergence ZoneThe meteorological phenomenon that directly influences weather and climate conditions in Costa Rica.
- GuápilesA district in Costa Rica where persistent rainfall is affecting critical transport corridors.
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The entities involved
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Costa Rica
country in Central America
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Intertropical Convergence Zone
Meteorological phenomenon
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