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Tropical Storm Sara Causes Severe Flooding in Honduras

The storm threatens Central America with life-threatening floods and mudslides as it moves towards Belize.

  • Tropical Storm Sara has caused widespread flooding in northern Honduras with rainfall of up to 35 inches expected in isolated areas.
  • The storm has prompted a national emergency in Honduras, displacing over 1,000 residents and leading to significant infrastructural damage.
  • Sara is forecasted to continue impacting Central America, with Belize, Guatemala, and the Yucatan Peninsula bracing for heavy rain and potential mudslides.
  • The National Hurricane Center warns of potentially catastrophic flash flooding and mudslides, particularly near the Sierra La Esperanza mountain in Honduras.
  • While initially feared to impact the U.S. as a hurricane, Sara's potential impact on Florida has decreased, with possible rainfall expected by midweek.
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