The government of Laura Fernández declares a national emergency in nine cantons hit by recent rains in Costa Rica

The government of Costa Rican President Laura Fernández has declared a state of emergency across nine cantons in the country. The declaration comes in response to severe damage caused by recent heavy rains throughout the month of August, which have been primarily associated with the passage of tropical waves.

The emergency decree enables national authorities to mobilize resources and implement response measures for the heavily impacted regions. The severe weather events have directly prompted government intervention to address the ongoing crisis in the affected municipalities.