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Residents of northern El Progreso say the earthen levees built along the Ulúa River lack proper reinforcement and solid barriers to withstand heavy rains, raising fears of flooding in vulnerable communities as the wet season intensifies.

San Pedro Sula and Honduras's emergency agency (Copeco) launched a coordinated prevention plan ahead of the cyclone season, with crews clearing drainage systems and debris from highland areas that officials say clog urban drains during heavy rains.

Heavy rains flooded homes in Choluteca's Nueva Esperanza neighborhood, forcing residents to evacuate as water reached knee level, while authorities warn further rainfall is expected across southern and northern Honduras.