UNICEF: Bringing relief to flooded Honduras

NEW MOROLICA, Honduras, 27 October 2008 — In a coincidence that shows the terrible frequency with which severe tropical storms and hurricanes strike the region, the 10-year anniversary of Hurricane Mitch falls at a time when Honduras is again suffering a nationwide natural disaster.

In recent days, 200,000 Hondurans have been affected by severe flooding caused by heavy rains, and 20,000 people have been forced to flee their homes for shelters. Half of those affected are children.

UNICEF has provided thousands of life-saving supplies, including medical kits, blankets and hygiene kits to prevent the waterborne diseases that are too easily spread in the aftermath of emergencies like this one. Still, much remains to be done, and UNICEF is asking the international community to help.

To read the full story, visit: http://www.unicef.org/infobycountry/honduras_45850.html

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