Tropical Depression Sara Causes Devastation Across Central America

Sara has weakened but continues to threaten the Gulf Coast with flooding and severe weather.

Tropical Depression Sara has caused severe flooding and destruction in Honduras, affecting over 110,000 people and leaving at least one dead.
The storm led to the closure of airports in Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula, and destroyed multiple bridges and highways.
Sara made landfall in Belize with heavy rains expected to cause flash floods and mudslides across the region.
The storm is forecasted to bring significant rainfall to the Gulf Coast, including Florida, with potential for flooding and strong winds.
Sara is the 18th named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, exacerbated by warmer sea temperatures linked to climate change.