Tropical Storm Cristina prompts alerts across Central America
Four Central American countries are on alert as Tropical Storm Cristina approaches, bringing the threat of heavy rain and storm surges. Authorities in El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Honduras have issued warnings and taken precautionary measures. Luis Alonso Amaya and Nicaraguan co-president Rosario Murillo are among the officials urging residents to prepare for possible flooding and landslides. The storm is expected to bring significant rainfall, raising concerns about life-threatening conditions.
What we know
- Civil protection agencies in four countries have issued alerts for Tropical Storm Cristina.
- El Salvador’s education ministry closed schools for two days due to risks from the storm.
- Luis Alonso Amaya said 180 shelters have been set up in El Salvador.
- Rosario Murillo advised Nicaraguans to avoid the coast as rains intensify.
- The National Hurricane Centre warned of possible life-threatening flooding and mudslides in affected areas.
