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COPECO has declared yellow alert for 48 more hours in the towns of Pimienta, Potrerillos, Villanueva, San Manuel, Choloma, La Lima, San Pedro Sula and Puerto Cortés, in the department of Cortes; El Progreso, Santa Rita and El Negrito, in Yoro due to the heavy rains that fell during this past weekend. COPECO announced Ocotepeque, Copán, Santa Bárbara, Comayagua, Valle, Choluteca, El Paraíso, Olancho and Francisco Morazán remain under green alert warning.

According to COPECO authorities, the heavy rains increased the level of the Ulua and Chamelecon River in Valle de Sula, and according to the weather forecast from the National Meteorological Service, the precipitations will continue on the national territory but specially on the north area.

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A Hail Storm in Tegucigalpa yesterday afternoon which also generated strong winds, lightning and a lot of rain left one person injured, houses and streets flooded, destroyed vehicles, trees and advertising signs falling, and most of the city with no electricity.

This phenomenon paralyzed the city during 45 minutes while the rain fell; the strong rains caused alarm among the citizens, reason why the rescue teams advised the population to remain calm and not to leave their houses or businesses to avoid exposing their lives.

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The authorities from Copeco in Honduras have declared green alert for the north region of Honduras because of all the damage the rain has caused in Tegucigalpa yesterday afternoon.

Copeco has declared a 24 hour green alert for Pimienta, Potrerillos, Villanueva, San Manuel, Choloma and Puerto Cortés in Cortes and in El Progreso, Yoro.

The levels of the Ulua River have been high these past few days in Valle de Sula near San Pedro Sula. Copeco informed to those living in areas of high humidity to remain on alert at all times due to the saturation of the grounds that can cause land slides and can be fatal

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COPECO has extended the green alert for two departments located west of Honduras that have been under weather watch since this past Thursday at the possibility of rains causing the Ulua river which is one of the largest river in Honduras to overflow and cause severe damages.

Copeco indicated everyone to be under precaution during this 72 hours green alert in Copan and Ocotepeque while the rain is increasing; they also recommends the emergency committees and the population in these areas to be aware of the weather while it evolves and take preventive measures in case it is necessary.

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