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The green alert is in effect for a period of 48 hours starting at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 3, according to information provided by Copeco.
The Secretariat for National Risk and Contingency Management ( Copeco ) decided to extend the green alert in 11 departments of the country for a period of 48 hours starting at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 3.
Through a press release, Copeco indicated that the departments under this alert level are: Valle, Choluteca, El Paraíso, Francisco Morazán, Copán, Olancho; La Paz, Intibucá, Lempira, Ocotepeque and Santa Bárbara.
It is worth mentioning that the green alert means that the behavior of a phenomenon that could result in a disaster must be monitored .
In this context, the civil protection institution explained that this determination is due to the high level of humidity in the soil and more rain; damage to crops, river flooding and flooding .
In addition, the Center for Atmospheric, Oceanic and Seismic Studies ( CENAOS ) of Copeco announced that the rains will continue over the national territory due to the displacement of humidity and wind coming from the Pacific Ocean.
Added to this is the influence of the Intertropical Convergence Zone in the country, which is why there will be precipitation and light to moderate showers with isolated thunderstorms in most of Honduras.
- Municipal authorities, Codem and Codeles are requested to constantly observe any threat that may harm the population, especially in vulnerable sectors.
- For people living on the banks of rivers and in areas prone to landslides, collapses, mudslides, subsidence, flooding and other types of threats, take preventive measures and, if possible, evacuate to safe places.
- Please do not cross fords, rivers, ravines and streams that have swollen due to rain.
- Continue with work to secure roofs, clean gutters, drains and sewers to prevent sudden urban flooding.
