Thirteen people have died in flooding and landslides in El Salvador and Guatemala as heavy rains pound Central America, authorities from the two countries said. Dozens to hundreds die each year in Central America as the rainy season leaves extensive damage to countries’ infrastructure. Additionally, the death toll from a landslide in Ecuador rose from six to seven people, with 22 others injured, authorities said Monday. The landslide was triggered by heavy rains in the tourist Tungurahua province in southern Ecuador. ALSO READ THESE TOP STORIES FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNECitizens need change of mindset for Nigeria to make progress — Tinubu

Source: Nigerian Tribune June 18, 2024 15:24 UTC