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Tropical Storm Cristina Damages 195 Homes in El Salvador, No Fatalities Reported
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Tropical Storm Cristina Damages 195 Homes in El Salvador, No Fatalities Reported

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Tropical Storm Cristina caused damage to at least 195 homes in El Salvador, with no reported injuries or fatalities.
  • The storm brought heavy rains, leading to floods, landslides, and blocked roads across the country.
  • Authorities have reopened some shelters and are coordinating the safe return of evacuated families.

El Salvador is assessing the impact of Tropical Storm Cristina, which brought significant rainfall and caused damage to at least 195 homes. While the storm led to widespread flooding and infrastructure disruptions, officials confirmed there were no human casualties.

It is important to highlight that, during the entire incidence of this phenomenon, no people were injured or lives were lost.

— Luis AmayaDirector of Civil Protection, emphasizing the lack of casualties.

Luis Amaya, Director of Civil Protection, reported that between June 5 and 12, the storm resulted in 170 flooded homes, 24 with minor damage, and one with severe damage. Additionally, 112 roads were obstructed by debris, and 23 urban areas experienced flooding. Amaya emphasized that no injuries or deaths were recorded during the event.

During the storm's peak, 11 shelters were activated, providing refuge for 82 families, totaling 229 individuals, including 112 adults and 117 children. These shelters remain partially active as authorities manage the gradual and safe return of evacuated families to their homes. The Ministry of Tourism stated that coastal areas and piers would remain closed due to high tides and sea conditions, though tourist activities are expected to resume soon.

Currently, several of these shelters remain active as we advance in the return stage for some evacuated families. This process is developing gradually, responsibly, and in a coordinated manner, previously verifying that safe conditions exist in their communities to ensure an adequate return and reduce any risk to individuals.

— Luis AmayaDirector of Civil Protection, detailing the process of returning evacuated families.

Historically, El Salvador faces significant risks during its rainy season due to its geography and housing vulnerability. Past meteorological events, such as Hurricane Mitch in 1998 and heavy rains in 2009, have caused substantial loss of life, underscoring the ongoing challenges posed by extreme weather in the region.

will remain closed due to the continued conditions associated with the phenomenon of spring tides and sea swell, in order to safeguard the safety of the population and visitors.

— Morena ValdezMinister of Tourism, explaining the closure of coastal areas and piers.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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