Rio Patuca

Heavy rains and river flooding have damaged at least 21 communities in the Gracias a Dios municipality of Wampusirpi, destroying crops and displacing residents whom local officials say are receiving emergency food aid.

A young man disappeared in Olancho after being swept away by strong currents in the Río Patuca while attempting to cross on a donkey, with relatives and locals searching for him.

Wampusirpe's mayor warned of rising waters on the Patuca River threatening new floods after heavy rains forced over 160 families to evacuate and destroyed crops and livestock across the municipality, with roads cut off and more precipitation forecast.

Two young people disappeared while attempting to cross the Patuca River in Honduras; search efforts are ongoing.

Heavy rains caused the Patuca River to overflow in Wampusirpi, Gracias a Dios, affecting about 100 people and destroying crops, with the mayor warning the municipality remains at alert as rainfall continues.

Two young people disappeared while attempting to cross the Patuca River in Honduras.