VOICED : Más de 12.000 personas evacuadas por lluvias que desbordaron ríos en Honduras

In Honduras, over 12,000 people have been evacuated due to the overflow of the Ulua and Chamelecón rivers, caused by Hurricane Ian, which is also affecting Cuba. COPECO reported that around 20,000 people were impacted, with over 1,600 communities cut off and significant damage to homes and bridges. The country has faced weeks of heavy rains, resulting in 13 deaths. Criticism of the government's response is noted. Thirteen departments, including the capital, are on yellow alert, and President Axiomara Castro has declared a 90-day state of emergency to expedite resource mobilization. For more information, visit www.alimmenta.com.

What natural event caused the evacuation of over 12,000 people in Honduras?

• A volcanic eruption

• An earthquake

• Hurricane Ian

• A tsunami

How many communities were left isolated due to the flooding in Honduras?

• Over 1,600

• Exactly 2,000

• Less than 1,000

• About 500

Which department, including the capital, was placed under a yellow alert?

• Cortés

• Atlántida

• Francisco Morazán

• Colón

What is the duration of the state of emergency declared by President Axiomara Castro?

• 30 days

• 60 days

• 90 days

• 120 days

What is the primary purpose of declaring a state of emergency in Honduras?

• To conduct military exercises

• To improve international relations

• To expedite resource mobilization

• To increase tourism