by Rod Hughes

Heavy rains yesterday damaged homes in the capital’s suburbs and in the southern zone of the country. Worse, the Meteorological Institute says more is in store for today and perhaps tomorrow.
In the southern area, several villages were isolated as creebeds overflowed and some bridges were damaged. Some families were forced from their homes. In downtown Tibas, some seven homes were damaged.
At least one man is missing and feared dead after he fell into the swollen Alajuela River in that city.
Meterologist Rosario Alfaro promised worse rains for today at least.