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October 20, 2011

Flooding Kills Dozens in Mexico, Central America 
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Heavy flooding in Mexico and Central America has caused at least 110
deaths and affected approximately 1 million people. Over the course of
the last week, two hurricanes and three tropical storms have ravaged
areas in a number of countries. As of Wednesday, Mexico’s death toll
had risen to 10. Guatemala had reported 36 deaths and some 26,000
displaced. In Nicaragua, 13 people have been killed, while in Honduras
the toll has climbed to at least 15, with more than 70,000 affected and
more than 11,000 evacuated. Costa Rica has reported four deaths. At
least 32 people have died in El Salvador. Health officials warn the
extreme weather could lead to the outbreak of viruses and food shortages
throughout the region.



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