Alert For
Heavy Rains In Honduras
TEGUCIGALPA -
Honduras' northern provinces have been
placed on green alert against continued rain
in the next three days, authorities said
Sunday.
The alert covers the Caribbean area, the
Bahia islands and the northern provinces of
Atlantida, Cortes, Colon and Yoro, the
Permanent Contingency Committee (Copeco)
said.
In the coming three days, there would be a
seasonal cold front in the country,
accompanied by moderate to strong rains,
according to the Honduran meteorology
service.
The rainfall will accumulate to over 100
millimeters in 24 hours, mainly at the
mountainous areas of Cortes, Atlantida and
Colon, Copeco said.
Copeco also warned of high waves of between
6 to 8 feet (1.8 to 2.4 meter) in the
Caribbean Sea and proposed that aid
organizations be ready to provide emergency
relief.
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