Tag Archives: Hurricane Michael

Families from the lower Lempa region demand mitigation works

Inhabitants of the lower Lempa region organized a demonstration today asking for mitigation works that need to take place before the start of the rainy season. The region has managed to remain organized in the absence of the figure of governors. Nevertheless they make the following plea to the government to prevent the kind of […]

Hurricane Michael – update

Our friends from CRIPDES have shared information of the different areas where they work. Luckily, no personal losses are reported.   CRIPDES SUR As usual, people in El Charcón are affected by floods. 24 families are in shelters. UCRES There are reports of water in some houses. SAN VICENTE Aguacate river overflowed. No damage reported […]

Sister Cities working on climate change

Now more than ever is important to think about the effects of climate change in our planet. The most affected countries will always be the poorest. El Salvador has been placed in the 16th spot of most vulnerable countries to climate change. We are indeed facing its effects: after a severe drought that affected the […]