This week, heavy rains have devastated Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, resulting in the deaths of at least 30 people. In El Salvador, the storms have claimed 19 lives, as reported by Luis Alonso Amaya, the director of Civil Protection.
Among the victims in El Salvador were two minors whose home was buried by a landslide in the Soyapango district near the capital, San Salvador. The severity of the weather has forced the evacuation of more than 2,500 people, who are now residing in shelters.
Heavy Rains Devastate Central America: 30 Dead in Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador
In Guatemala, the death toll from the rains has reached 10, with over 350 individuals evacuated and housed in shelters. The National Coordinator for Disaster Reduction (Conred) in Guatemala reported extensive damage, including nearly 2,900 homes, 225 roads, and 27 schools being affected by floods and landslides.
The damage to infrastructure has created additional challenges for the displaced residents and emergency responders.
Honduras has also been impacted by the severe weather, with one reported death and over 1,200 people evacuated according to the Permanent Contingencies Committee (Copeco). The heavy rains have caused significant disruption, prompting the need for emergency responses and evacuation efforts to safeguard the affected populations.
The intense rainfall is expected to continue affecting Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, exacerbating the already dire situation. Authorities in the three countries are working to manage the crisis, providing shelters and addressing the damage caused by the relentless storms. The ongoing weather conditions raise concerns about further casualties and damage in the region.
