Heavy rains in Guatemala City led to a devastating landslide on Monday, which claimed three lives and left at least fifteen individuals missing, including ten minors. The landslide occurred in the early hours of the morning, engulfing six homes and their inhabitants. Firefighters discovered the body of a 5-year-old girl buried in debris and mud several kilometers downstream. Landslides pose a constant threat during Guatemala’s rainy season, which lasts until November. Poorly regulated housing construction in vulnerable areas exacerbates the risk faced by communities. Rescuers have established a command center to coordinate search and rescue operations.