Iota is the strongest hurricane ever to have hit Nicaragua, according to government officials. At least 16 people were killed by the Category 4 storm that hit the country this week, the second major hurricane in two weeks to hit Central America. In Nicaragua over 62,000 people moved into 683 government shelters following the storm. In Honduras Iota has destroyed many areas largely spared by Eta and increased the flood damage in already stricken areas.
Iota lashes Central America (Nov. 19, 2020)
Iota lashes Central America (Nov. 19, 2020)
Iota lashes Central America (Nov. 19, 2020)
Iota is the strongest hurricane ever to have hit Nicaragua, according to government officials. At least 16 people were killed by the Category 4 storm that hit the country this week, the second major hurricane in two weeks to hit Central America. In Nicaragua over 62,000 people moved into 683 government shelters following the storm. In Honduras Iota has destroyed many areas largely spared by Eta and increased the flood damage in already stricken areas.