As per reports, the National Emergency Commission (CNE) has extended the orange alert for most of Costa Rica, with only the South Caribbean region under a yellow alert as of Tuesday (12 November). According to the National Meteorological Institute (IMN), heavy rainfall is expected to continue through Tuesday (12 November).

Saturation levels remain critical in the North Pacific, Caribbean, Central Valley, and Northern Zone, ranging between 85 percent and 100 percent. This heightens the risk of further river overflows and landslides.

• A cyclonic gyre is expected to form in the Pacific Ocean later this week, possibly intensifying rainfall and storm conditions.
• The province of Guanacaste has been adversely impacted, with over 1,000 people evacuated to 23 shelters. Communities in Filadelfia, Lepanto, Jicaral, and Carrillo have experienced significant flooding, with some areas completely isolated due to inundated roads and overflowing rivers.
• In the Southern Zone, intense rainfall has led to severe flooding in communities such as Palmar Sur and Corredores. The Caribbean province of Limón has also suffered, with Pococí, Guapiles, and Toro Amarillo affected by the thunderstorms as of Monday (11 November).
• The Costa Rican government has launched a Climate Adaptation Plan for Protected Wildlife Areas in response to the increasing frequency and severity of such weather events. This initiative aims to safeguard the country’s rich biodiversity while addressing the challenges posed by climate change.
• The Ministry of Public Education (MEP) has extended the suspension of classes nationwide due to the ongoing hazards posed by saturated soil and potential landslides.