Honduras battles flooding as Tropical Storm Sara unleashes heavy rainfall
TELA, Honduras - Wading through waist-deep water, residents along the northern coast of Honduras trudged through the streets on Friday carrying their belongings and pets, as heavy rains from Tropical Storm Sara caused widespread flooding across the area.
The U.S. National Hurricane Center forecast between 15 and 25 inches of rain in northern Honduras over the next few days, with up to 35 inches striking isolated areas.That dangerous storm system will likely cause"life-threatening and potentially catastrophic flash flooding and mudslides," according to the Miami-based center.Over 1,000 Hondurans have sought refuge in shelters, according to officials, while the government declared a national emergency on Friday afternoon.
It will likely shift to the northwest, toward Belize, starting on Sunday, according to meteorologist Victor Ortega.
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