Costa Rica emergency declaration recommended for nine cantons
By The BriefBrief
Costa Rica’s emergency commission recommends issuing a national emergency declaration for nine cantons after heavy rain triggered flooding and evacuations. 1,314 people are currently in shelters.
WHO:Costa Rica’s emergency commission
WHAT:Recommended a national emergency declaration for nine rain-hit cantons
WHEN:Reported Aug 21, 2026 at 8:20 AM ET
WHERE:Costa Rica
WHY:Heavy rain caused flooding and evacuations in the affected cantons.
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