Between 15 and 25 inches of rain is expected to hit the north of the country in the next few days, with up to 35 inches in some places, according to forecasters.
Heavy rainfall from Tropical Storm Sara has caused widespread flooding along the northern coast of Honduras. More than 1,000 people have fled their homes to shelters, with the government declaring a national emergency and residents urged to avoid at-risk areas in the Central American country. Some trudged through waist-deep water along streets as they carried their belongings and pets.
National head of risk management Jose Jorge Fort said people living near riverbanks were especially vulnerable to floods and landslides. The storm, packing winds of 50mph, will likely lead to 'life-threatening and potentially catastrophic flash flooding and mudslides', the US National Hurricane Center said. Sara could also hit coffee production in Honduras which is Central America's top producer.
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