PlayHeavy rains triggered flooding and landslides in several Central American countries over the weekend.The storm has killed at least 13 people in Honduras, Nicaragua and El Salvador.Local media is reporting several deaths in Honduras, but those reports have yet to be substantiated. Hundreds were forced to flee their homes.
Michael brought heavy rains to Cuba on Monday on its path to Florida after leaving at least 13 people dead in Central America over the weekend.
Six people died in Honduras, four in Nicaragua and three in El Salvador, the Associated Press reports. In addition, the search for a missing boy swept away by a river in Guatemala continues.
The storm forced hundreds of people from their homes in Honduras over the weekend as the intensifying storm continued its push towards the northeastern Gulf Coast.
On Sunday, the Permanent Commission of Contingencies said more than 260 homes were damaged in the southern part of the country. Some 6,000 people have been impacted by flooding and landslides, the Associated Press reports.
During a press conference Sunday, Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernández said at least 18 people were rescued during the storm.
The storm forced the closure of schools nationwide on Monday.
While there has been no confirmation, local media is reporting several deaths in Honduras, the AP notes.
Heavy rains from the developing system also brought flooding to Costa Rica, El Salvador and Guatemala.
(MORE: Tracking Hurricane Michael)
On Sunday, Florida Gov. Rick Scott declared a state of emergency Sunday for 26 counties in the Panhandle and Big Bend coastal region of northern Florida.
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