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The Goascorán and Nacaome rivers in southern Honduras have risen sharply following heavy rainfall in the past 24 hours, causing flooding in ranching and urban areas of Cubulero and other communities, with authorities warning travelers to avoid swollen waterways.

Rising water on the Goascorán River has isolated at least 12 communities in the Costa de los Amates area of Alianza municipality in Valle department, affecting some 4,000 people and disrupting food supplies and shrimp-farming operations.

Heavy rains over 48 hours have swollen the Guascorán River in Valle department, leaving 12 communities in Aramecina, Alianza, and Goascorán without vehicle access; authorities warn water levels may rise further and urge residents to avoid crossing.

Heavy rains swelled the Goascorán River, submerging the only road access to 16 communities in Costa de los Amates and leaving over 900 families isolated; authorities have deployed boats as a temporary measure while residents and local officials press for permanent infrastructure solutions.

Tropical Storm Cristina, with sustained winds of 75 km/h positioned 160 kilometers west of Managua, threatens Honduras's Pacific coast with intense rainfall, flash flooding, and landslides through Thursday morning, with some areas expecting up to 12 inches of rain.