The damages of Eta in Central America
The damages that Hurricane Eta provoqued in Central America are devasting, specially for the agricultural sector. And now, Iota treatens the region.
The people of Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua still continue to quantify the damage caused by Eta. Photo: MAGA Guatemala
In Honduras, the departments of Cortés and Colón were the most affected, according to reports from the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock of that country. Photo: SAG Honduras
The livestock sector is another one that suffered a great impact. In Honduras, in Copán and Yoro 1,196 head of cattle are reported lost. Photo: SAG Honduras
Beans are another crop that could generate millions in losses due to the heavy rains caused by Eta in Central America. Photo: MAGA Guatemala
Corn is one of the most important crops for the Central American population, and one of the most affected by the rains caused by Eta. Photo: MAGA Guatemala
The Guatemalan Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock reported that the lack of effective drainage can cause greater economic losses for the agricultural sector in that country. Photo: MAGA Guatemala
Satellite image of two municipalities in Alta Verapaz, north of Guatemala, after Eta passed through the Central American country. Photo: MAGA Guatemala
Satellite image of two municipalities in Alta Verapaz, north of Guatemala, prior to Eta passing through the Central American country. Photo: MAGA Guatemala
A new storm has formed in the Central American Caribbean, Iota, and threatens to hit the countries of the region again. Photo: Servir / NASA
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