Event Brief
Costa Rica emergency declaration recommended for nine cantons
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Aug 21, 2026 at 9:10 AM ET
Summary: Costa Rica’s emergency commission recommends issuing a national emergency declaration for nine cantons after heavy rain triggered flooding and evacuations. The report says 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: 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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