Published3 July 2022, 11:16
On Saturday, strong winds and heavy rain hit El Salvador. A woman lost her life.
Tracking the Pacific coast of Central America, Tropical Storm Bonnie caused one death and property damage in El Salvador on Saturday, but accompanying heavy rains were easing on Sunday. The victim is a 24-year-old young woman, according to the emergency services.
In this country of 6.7 million people, the storm left in its wake felled trees, flooded rivers, flooded streets, hospitals and homes. “Bonnie generated very heavy rains and thunderstorms in the coastal area, the volcanic mountain range and the metropolitan area of San Salvador, with strong gusty winds and hail in some areas,” the ministry said. ‘Environment. According to Interior Minister Juan Carlos Bidegaín, 250 people had to be relocated to San Salvador.
Winds of 95 km / h
Early Sunday morning, the rains were already easing in the country of 20,742 km2, of which 87% of the territory is vulnerable to floods and landslides. Bonnie, who trained in the Caribbean, made landfall overnight Friday to Saturday between Nicaragua and Costa Rica without leaving major damage, according to initial reports.
According to the latest update from the US National Hurricane Center (NHC), the storm was moving west at 28 km/h, with winds of 95 km/h.
(AFP)