Tropical Storm Amanda Causes Devastation Across Central America, Over 50 Missing
Authorities in Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras reported severe flooding and mudslides on Saturday as Tropical Storm Amanda made landfall, leaving at least 50 people missing and thousands displaced. According to the National Hurricane Center, the storm, which formed rapidly in the Pacific Ocean, struck the region with sustained winds of 40 miles per hour, unleashing over 10 inches of rain in some areas. Emergency response teams in San Salvador confirmed that search and rescue operations are underway, with the storm expected to weaken by Sunday after causing widespread damage to infrastructure. The storm's arrival, which occurred at approximately 3:00 PM local time on Saturday, prompted a state of emergency in affected zones, as officials warned of potential landslides due to saturated soil.