Severe floods and landslides in El Salvador, triggered by heavy rains since the weekend, have resulted in 11 fatalities and displaced 900 people. Luis Amaya, Head of Civil Protection, confirmed the deaths included children and were due to falling trees, landslides, and accidents. Authorities have urged residents in vulnerable areas to evacuate for safety. The disaster damaged 26 houses and blocked over 90 roads. Neighboring Honduras has also evacuated more than 5,000 people as heavy rains persist across the region.
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