Patuca River Flooding Displaces 160 Families in Gracias a Dios

Published on Honduras Daily · Jul 15, 2026 · Originally reported July 13, 2026 by Radio Cadena Voces (RCV)

Heavy rain over the weekend sent the Patuca River over its banks in three municipalities, forcing 160 families to evacuate and wiping out crops including rice, cassava, plantains, corn, and cacao for 200 to 500 families in the region.

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Also reported by: TuNota (Canal 5 / TSI), Once Noticias, Infobae – Honduras, SEDENA Honduras

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