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Flooding Kills Dozens in Mexico, Central America

HeadlineOct 20, 2011

Heavy flooding in Mexico and Central America has caused at least 110 deaths and affected approximately one million people. Over the course of the last week, two hurricanes and three tropical storms have ravaged areas in a number of countries. As of Wednesday, Mexico’s death toll had risen to 10. Guatemala had reported 36 deaths and some 26,000 displaced. In Nicaragua, 13 people have been killed, while in Honduras the toll has climbed to at least 15, with more than 70,000 affected and more than 11,000 evacuated. Costa Rica has reported four deaths. At least 32 people have died in El Salvador. Health officials warn the extreme weather could lead to the outbreak of viruses and food shortages throughout the region.

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