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The green alert will be in effect for a period of 48 hours, as accumulated rainfall and intensity are forecast in several regions of the country.
The Secretariat for National Risk and Contingency Management ( Copeco ) declared a green alert in 11 departments of the country for a period of 48 hours starting at 8:00 p.m. on Monday, September 30.
According to information provided by Copeco, the departments under this alert level are: Valle, Choluteca, El Paraíso, Francisco Morazán, Copán, Olancho; La Paz, Intibucá, Lempira, Ocotepeque and Santa Bárbara.
A green alert means that the behavior of a phenomenon that could result in a disaster must be monitored .
In this sense, the Center for Atmospheric, Oceanic and Seismic Studies ( CENAOS ) of Copeco, this determination is due to the fact that the rains will continue in the national territory for the next few hours due to a low pressure system .
This natural phenomenon will cause humidity and soil saturation, as well as damage to crops, isolated areas, river flooding and flooding.
Recommendations for green alert
- Copeco asks the population to monitor the information bulletins issued by this institution and its social networks.
- 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.
