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Torrential Rains Devastate Central America, Leaving Over 30 Dead

Severe weather triggers landslides and flooding, displacing thousands across El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras.

  • El Salvador reports 19 deaths, including six children, with over 3,000 people in shelters.
  • Guatemala confirms 10 fatalities, extensive damage to homes, roads, and bridges.
  • Honduras records one death, with 1,200 people evacuated and many communities cut off.
  • Heavy rains are linked to tropical storm Alberto and low-pressure systems over the Pacific and Gulf of Mexico.
  • Authorities forecast continued rainfall, with potential for further flooding and landslides.
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