Many of you will, I'm sure, be aware of the terrible flooding and landslides in El Salvador. Approximately 150 people have died; more than 13,000 are staying in shelters; and there is considerable damage to roads and bridges. The President has announced a state of national emergency and launched a large rescue and clean-up operation. The European Commission and a number of well-known NGOs (e.g. Oxfam, Caritas, Save the Children, Habitat for Humanity) are responding. If you are in El Salvador or have plans to travel there, please check our revised Travel Advice (www.ukinguatemala.fco.gov.uk) or be in contact with our Honorary Consul, who has the latest details from the ground.
Posted at 14:37 11 November 2009 by Julie Chappell | Comments[0]
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