Central America Central America
and Hispaniola and Hispaniola Hazards Briefing Hazards Briefing
April 27, 2021
Steven Fuhrman
Steven.fuhrman@noaa.gov
Flooding reports
El Salvador: Heavy Rains Caused Flooding in Santa Ana, San Salvador and La Libertad The government and disaster authorities reported heavy rain (85.4mm in la Union,
108.4mm in La Paz) and storms across the country from 19 April. Flooding was reported in San Salvador department, damaging 5 homes, while 2 homes were damaged by falling trees. At least 3 families were evacuated in La Libertad department, while other
evacuations were reported after floods and a mud slide in Santa Ana Department. Wind damage in La Paz department, cut power supply.
Guatemala: Floods and Landslides Displace Hundreds in Quiché
CONRED reported that heavy rain caused flooding and landslides in parts of Quiché Department over the last few days. Over 165 homes have been damaged and 1,500 people displaced. 135.9 mm of rain at Playa Grande Ixcan on 18 April
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