Despite the warnings of Conred and Insivumeh concerning strong winds and an abrupt temperature drop, several groups of adventurers were walking on the slopes of the Acatenango volcano.
On January 8, 12 disparitions were reported by rescue services. On January 9, Conred announced the death of 6 people from hypothermia, and several people injured, transferred to hospitals.
GUATEMALA CITY – Guatemala is one of the top 10 countries most affected by climate change and one of the most vulnerable to natural disasters, according to the Global Climate Risk Index.
The Central American nation’s geographical position, straddling three tectonic plates and two oceans, leaves it prone to tropical storms, droughts, hurricanes and earthquakes, which have been occurring with increasing frequency over the past decade.
In 2005, Hurricane Stan swept through Guatemala leaving more than 1,500 people dead, 500,000 victims and damages estimated at $989 million.
In 2010, Pacaya Volcano erupted, scattering volcanic ash and debris across Guatemala City, bringing economic life in the capital of 1.5 million residents to a standstill. Two days later, Tropical Storm Agatha hit, leaving an equally expensive cleanup operation.
References: http://strangesounds.org/2017/01/dead-at-acatenango-volcano-extreme-weather-guatemala-video.html
http://www.ticotimes.net/2013/08/13/guatemala-adapting-to-climate-change
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