Heavy rain since 6 October across central departments of Guatemala triggered a huge landslide that has resulted in casualties and damage.
As of 8 October, media report 4 fatalities, 10 people injured and 8 damaged buildings in San Marcos La Laguna Municipality (Solola Department).
More heavy rain is forecast over central-southern Guatemala, with locally very heavy rain over Jutiapa, Santa Rosa, Escuintla, and Suchitepéquez Departments.