COMANDOS ON ALERT DUE TO RAINS THAT CAUSED DAMAGE

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Comandos de Salvamento de El Salvador alerted its personnel across much of the national territory due to the damage caused by the heavy rains that battered the country.

Streets in the capital city were flooded, and trees fell, while landslides occurred in several cities in the country’s interior. On Bulevar del Hipódromo in Colonia San Benito, motorists were affected by flooding on the roadway, as well as on 39ª Avenida Norte and Bulevar Universitario. Comandos de Salvamento had to help evacuate passengers from a public transportation unit that became stranded amid the accumulation of water in the area.

In Santa Tecla, a tree fell onto a vehicle traveling through the area, trapping its occupant.

In Jardines de Don Bosco, two families were affected by a landslide that damaged their homes.

In Colonia Concepción, several families were brought to safety after their homes flooded during the severe storm. Comandos de Salvamento teams and the army arrived to assist those affected.

In San Isidro, Cabañas, several streets flooded, and trees fell on the road to Ciudad Dolores.

On the Pan-American Highway, another tree fell and blocked the roadway at kilometer 28 and a half. Comandos de Salvamento and Protección Civil Municipal began work to reopen the route.

Comandos de Salvamento de Quezaltepeque were alerted to a tree falling in Colonia El Refugio, also affecting the electrical distribution system in the area.

Comandos de Salvamento de Nejapa reports a fallen tree near Residencial Quintas de San Antonio; crews are already working to reopen the route.

Comandos Salvamento de El Salvador asks its delegates to remain on alert due to the continuing rains, which could cause landslides. They are therefore urged to be ready for any abnormal situation and to seek help at 2133-0000 or through the emergency system.