The websites’ administration has the right to delete comments made in languages ​​other than the language of the majority of the websites’ content. Hurricane Iota slams into the coast of Central America bringing catastrophic winds and floods to an already battered region. MANAGUA, Nicaragua -- Powerful Hurricane Iota made landfall on Nicaragua's Caribbean coast late Monday, threatening catastrophic damage to … Please try again in a minute. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1449240174198-2'); }); "It was a Category 4 impact" on the Saffir-Simpson scale that ranges from one to five, said Marcio Baca, director of meteorology at the Nicaraguan Institute of Territorial Studies (INETER.). The official death toll in Nicaragua stood at six, as reported by Vice President and First Lady Rosario Murillo. Another 1,600 indigenous people were evacuated from the outlying Miskitos Cays archipelago on Sunday. By using our site, you acknowledge that you have read and understand our Privacy Policy Hurricane Iota struck Nicaragua 15 miles south of where Hurricane Eta hit the Central American country just two weeks earlier, and early reports were of disastrous situations. Those families have been moved to shelters in high, safe areas, said Murillo. Since you already shared your personal data with us when you created your personal account, to continue using it, please check the box below: If you do not want us to continue processing your data, please click here to delete your account. Category 4 hurricanes reach between 130 and 156 mph (209-251 kph) and can cause "catastrophic damage," according to the US National Hurricane Center (NHC.) Iota brought destructive winds and up to 30 inches of rainfall, according to the National Weather Service. MANAGUA, Nicaragua (AP) — Hurricane Iota tore across Nicaragua on Tuesday, hours after roaring ashore as a Category 4 storm along almost exactly the same stretch of … (AP Photo/Delmer Martinez) MACIZO DE PEÑAS BLANCAS, Nicaragua -- The devastation caused by Hurricane Iota became clearer Wednesday as images emerged showing piles of wind-tossed lumber that used to be homes and concrete walls that were pounded into pieces by the second Category 4 storm to blast Nicaragua’s Caribbean coast in two weeks. Around 100,000 people live in Bilwi region, also known as Puerto Cabezas, mostly indigenous people living in villages. Please review our Privacy Policy. Nicaraguan authorities said there had been no reports of deaths. 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Iota was the second hurricane to hit the North Caribbean of Nicaragua in the last 15 days. We do not guarantee individual replies due to extremely high volume of correspondence. Nicaraguan authorities said … To improve the performance of our website, show the most relevant news products and targeted advertising, we collect technical impersonal information about you, including through the tools of our partners. You can withdraw your consent using the method specified in the Privacy Policy. Last week, Hurricane Iota made landfall in Nicaragua, just 15 miles from where Hurricane Eta, a category 5, had made landfall two weeks prior to that, The Weather Channel said. 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TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) — Hurricane Iota battered Nicaragua with screeching winds and pounding surf Tuesday, chasing tens of thousands of people from their homes along the same stretch of the Caribbean coast that was devastated by an equally powerful hurricane just two weeks ago. An "extremely dangerous" hurricane named Eta lashed the north coast of Nicaragua on Tuesday as it made landfall packing heavy rain and high winds, authorities said. "We spent the whole night with strong gusts of wind alongside rain that is still falling," Kenny Lisby, the director at Radio Caribe, told AFP. It's basically at the edge of land," said Baca. A young girl died after floods caused a house to collapse in San Pedro Sula, the second largest city in Honduras. Hurricane Eta tore up trees and roofs in Bilwi, the main city on Nicaragua's Caribbean coast, subjecting its residents to a 10-hour ordeal. Hurricane Eta quickly intensified Tuesday night before hitting the Nicaraguan coast, threatening significant damage and flooding to the area and neighboring Honduras. (AP Powerful Hurricane Iota has made landfall on Nicaragua’s Caribbean coast, threatening catastrophic damage to the same part of Central America already battered by equally strong Hurricane … The government said it had managed to evacuate 6,000 families to secure homes and thousands of others to shelters. Your feedback will go directly to Science X editors. In the North Caribbean Coast region of Nicaragua "the homes are totally vulnerable, they're old houses made of wood lined with plastic," said Kevin Gonzalez, a member of the voluntary brigades helping residents. The fact of registration and authorization of users on Sputnik websites via users’ account or accounts on social networks indicates acceptance of these rules. After hitting Nicaragua as a Category 4 hurricane, Eta weakened, but continued to dump torrential rain in the region. Residents stocked up with food, lamps, radios and plastic bags to protect their belongings. Click here to sign in with Hurricane Eta had disastrous effects on Honduras, largely due to catastrophic flooding. The damage caused by Hurricane Eta and Hurricane Iota amounts to $742.6 million, according to local media reports citing Nicaraguan Foreign Minister Denis Moncada. MANAGUA, Nicaragua - Powerful Hurricane Iota made landfall on Nicaragua’s Caribbean coast late Monday, threatening catastrophic damage to … Emergency services had to evacuate more than 400 people due to the floods. Are you sure you want to delete your Sputniknews.com account? Hurricane Iota Roars Onto Nicaragua as 2nd Blow in 2 Weeks Iota came ashore late Monday just 15 miles south of where Hurricane Eta made landfall Nov. 3, also as a Category 4 storm By Marlon GonzÁlez • Published November 17, 2020 • Updated on November 17, 2020 at 9:48 pm The storm, which weakened to a tropical depression before dissipating over Central America, made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane on Nicaragua’s northeastern coast late … It contains details about the types of data we collect, how we use it, and your data protection rights. Hurricane Iota’s winds slowed as it moved across Nicaragua toward Honduras on Tuesday, though the storm threatened to bring heavy rainfall that could cause widespread damage in … The damage caused by Hurricane Eta and Hurricane Iota amounts to $742.6 million, according to local media reports citing Nicaraguan Foreign Minister Denis Moncada. In mid-November, the World Food Programme said that it needs at least $13.2 in funding only to support people affected by Eta in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Hurricane Iota weakened to a Category 2 storm as it crossed Nicaragua. The damage caused by Hurricane Eta and Hurricane Iota amounts to $742.6 million, according to local media reports citing Nicaraguan Foreign Minister Denis Moncada. pic.twitter.com/OP4NnTRTGy, Two weeks apart, the exact same location. MANAGUA, Nicaragua — Hurricane Iota sliced deeper into Central America on Tuesday, as the strongest storm on record this late in the year weakened to … Lackwood told AFP that the community's women and children had already been evacuated from the village of 800 people. "If the situation becomes more dangerous," Lackwood said, the men would leave too. Users are obliged abide by national and international laws. Hurricane Eta ravaged Nicaragua and Honduras’ northern Caribbean coast and caused flooding and evacuations, Wednesday, November 4. The two hurricanes have triggered widespread concerns within international humanitarian agencies. Honduras. Overall, Eta caused C$6.128 billion (US$178.4 million) of damage in Nicaragua. For a detailed description of the technologies, please see the Cookie and Automatic Logging Policy. By clicking on the "Accept & Close" button, you provide your explicit consent to the processing of your data to achieve the above goal. The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) said earlier on Tuesday it had allocated $750,000 for Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador to tackle the humanitarian consequences of Eta and Iota. • 2005 - Hurricane Beta was a major hurricane that impacted central Nicaragua and made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane causing over 6 million dollars in damage along with 6 deaths. MANAGUA, Nicaragua — Hurricane Iota rapidly strengthened Monday into a Category 5 storm that was likely to bring catastrophic damage to the same part of … MANAGUA, Nicaragua — Powerful Hurricane Iota made landfall on Nicaragua's Caribbean coast late Monday, threatening catastrophic damage to … #Eta #Iota pic.twitter.com/2HqccoxrYM. Hurricane Eta has brought catastrophic damage to the Atlantic coast of Nicaragua and Honduras with heavy rain and winds triggering inland flooding and landslides. Tropical storm-force winds at Eta's leading edge were already slamming the outlying Miskito Cays late on Monday. The official death toll in Nicaragua stood at six, as reported by Vice President and First Lady Rosario Murillo. In all language versions of the sputniknews.com websites any comments posted can be edited. Get weekly and/or daily updates delivered to your inbox. Hurricane Iota roars onto Nicaragua as 2nd blow in 2 weeks Iota is carrying hurricane-force winds over northern Nicaragua and is expected to cross southern Honduras by the evening. © On Tuesday morning, Iota still carried hurricane-force winds as a Category 1 storm, moving inland over northern Nicaragua with maximum sustained winds of … Hurricane Iota struck Nicaragua 15 miles south of where Hurricane Eta hit the Central American country just two weeks earlier, and early reports … Users are obliged to speak respectfully to the other participants in the discussion, readers and individuals referenced in the posts. Two air force planes carrying military personnel and health care teams were also sent. Iota's Devastation Comes Into Focus in Storm-Weary Nicaragua The devastation caused by Hurricane Iota is becoming clear as communications are restored after the second Category 4 hurricane … The NHC warned Monday that "much of Nicaragua and Honduras would get 15 to 25 inches (380 to 635 mm)" of rain. Last week, Hurricane Iota made landfall in Nicaragua , just 15 miles from where Hurricane Eta, a category 5, had made landfall two weeks prior to that, The Weather Channel said. If the Sahara is caused by the Hadley cell, it should ring the Earth like the Hadley cell, surely? "It's possible there's been quite a lot of destruction. Eta is … Thank you for taking your time to send in your valued opinion to Science X editors. Medical research advances and health news, The latest engineering, electronics and technology advances, The most comprehensive sci-tech news coverage on the web. MANAGUA, Nicaragua — Powerful Hurricane Iota made landfall on Nicaragua's Caribbean coast late Monday, threatening catastrophic damage to … MANAGUA, Nicaragua — Powerful Hurricane Iota made landfall on Nicaragua's Caribbean coast late Monday, threatening catastrophic damage to … The weather system had rapidly gained strength in the Caribbean Sea on Monday. The hurricane weakened to … Hurricane Eta made landfall on the Caribbean coast of Nicaragua last week as a Category 4 storm, damaging homes and displacing tens of thousands of people. This site uses cookies to assist with navigation, analyse your use of our services, and provide content from third parties. Nicaragua restores main road network after hurricane damage Nicaragua restores main road network after hurricane damage. REUTERS / OSWALDO RIVAS. A man walks along a damaged street in La Lima, Honduras as hurricane Iota approaches Hurricane Iota swept through northern Nicaragua with its sights set on … TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Hurricane Iota battered Nicaragua with screeching winds and pounding surf Tuesday, chasing tens of thousands of people from their homes along the same stretch of … Iota was the 13th named hurricane of this year's Atlantic storm season and the 30th named depression, setting an all-time record. The hurricane weakened to … We are committed to protecting your personal information and we have updated our Privacy Policy to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), a new EU regulation that went into effect on May 25, 2018. Your email address is used only to let the recipient know who sent the email. The governments in Nicaragua, with more than six million people, and neighbouring Honduras, with more than nine million, had warned populations in the path of the hurricane to … News Hurricane Eta leaves dozens dead in Central America Landslides and rising floodwaters have caused more than 50 deaths in Guatemala, Nicaragua and Honduras. Why is the CO2 level lower in my house than outside? Two devastating hurricanes, Eta and Iota, have swept through Central America this month, resulting in dozens of victims, triggering displacement of thousands of people, and causing severe damage in several countries, including Nicaragua, Honduras, Colombia, Guatemala, Panama, and El Salvador. Hurricane Iota caused major damage in Nicaragua - News You can restore your account within 30 days by following the link sent to the e-mail address you entered during registration. Another 100 people were evacuated from the ports of La Ceiba and Tela. Then it meandered across Cuba, the Florida Keys and around the Gulf of Mexico before slogging ashore again near Cedar Key, Florida, and dashing across Florida and the Carolinas.