Monthly Archives: September 2008

COPECO declares green alert because of Rain

News on September 26, 2008 by Administrator| Comments Off

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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Posted in Environmental News, General Honduras News

Weather Alert Extended for Copan and Ocotepeque

News on September 20, 2008 by Administrator| Comments Off

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.

Copan and Ocotepeque have been under weather alert since this Thursday as well as some areas in Cortes and Yoro.

Copeco added that besides the tropical wave that has affected the country in the last few days, a system of low pressure has started east of Honduras and Nicaragua which will cause rains in the Honduran territory.

According to Copeco, the rains have been affecting mostly the departments of Lempira, Intibuca, Ocotepeque, Copan, La Paz, Francisco Morazan, Valle, Choluteca and El Paraiso.

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Shooting in Copan leaves 5 wounded

News on September 16, 2008 by Administrator| Comments Off

Three men and to minors where wounded as the result of a shooting that took place near the community of Quebrada Seca, jurisdiction of Nueva Arcadia, Copan.

The wounded are Francisco Munguia, 38 years old, Malvin Yadin Rivera, 26, Fredy Antonio Velasquez, 37, and the two minors are Carmen Mariela Canales of 5 years of age and Olga Enamorado of 12.

According to agents from the Direccion General de Investigation Criminal, DGIC (Criminal Investigation) from La Entrada in Copan, they found an abandoned car at the scene of the crime which was turned upside down in a river with a lot of gunshots. Witnesses say that one of the injured managed to drive a truck down to the police station from La Entrada, Copan where they were taken to the hospital in Santa Rosa de Copan.

Later that night, three of the victims where taken to the Mario Catarino Rivas Hospital in Tegucigalpa due to the gravity of their wounds.

The crime was committed at around 4:00 in the afternoon and according to family members, the victims where on their way to San Pedro Sula. According to the chief of police, the attempt was brought by a gang band called Pico de Rata.

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Posted in General Honduras News, Human Interest