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Honduras Rains Leave Damage,
Deaths
The over 48-hour uninterrupted
rains in western Honduras have
resulted in landslides,
increased river water levels,
lack of communication and at
least three people dead, local
press headlined Monday.
According to the National
Meteorological System, rains are
expected to stop today, however,
the National Commissioner of the
Permanent Emergency Committee (COPECO),
Juan Carlos Elvir, informed the
green alert will be maintained.
Official reports indicated
several roads and bridges have
been severely damaged, while
local authorities have expressed
concern over losses in corn and
bean crops.
Meanwhile, the COPECO
commissioner in the northern
region, Carlos Gonzalez,
informed authorities had
declared a red alert and will
evacuate some residents in
critical areas, because the Ulua
River is very high.
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