Severe weather conditions have caused significant devastation in Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador this week, resulting in a tragic loss of life. Authorities in each country have reported a total of at least 30 fatalities due to the heavy rains.
In El Salvador, the storms have claimed the lives of 19 individuals, with the director of Civil Protection confirming the casualties. Among the victims were two children who tragically perished when their home was engulfed by a landslide in the Soyapango district, located near the capital, San Salvador.
Over 2,500 residents in El Salvador have been forced to evacuate their homes and seek refuge in shelters as a result of the severe weather conditions.
In Guatemala, the death toll stands at 10, with more than 350 individuals evacuated and currently housed in shelters, as reported by the National Coordinator for Disaster Reduction (Conred). The country has also witnessed extensive damage, including nearly 2,900 homes, 225 roads, and 27 schools being affected by the inclement weather.
Meanwhile, in Honduras, one fatality has been reported, and over 1,200 people have been evacuated from their homes, according to the country's Permanent Contingencies Committee (Copeco).
The relentless rainfall is expected to persist in the region, posing ongoing challenges and threats to the affected populations in Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador.
