High In The Air

Volcano eruption in Guatemala kills 1 injures 20 in Pacaya

Pacaya volcano

President Colom declared Regions in Guatemala are in a “state of calamity” after the Pacaya volcano, 25 miles south of Guatemala City, increased its activity. Pacaya volcano, located about 15 miles (25 km) south of Guatemala City.

Pacaya volcano eruption did tonight and shut down Guatemala’s international airport in the capital and the urgent evacuation of several populations. President Colom said during a press conference that at least four people are missing after the eruption. Police said a local television journalist, who had been reporting on the volcano, died when he was crushed by falling rock. at least 20 people injured as volcanic debris fell on villages.

Death toll from storm Agatha rises to 100 in Central America

Tropical storm

Tropical storm of the season has killed more than 100 people across Central America. El Salvador, Honduras and Mexico have also been affected by floods and landslides.

The worst hit country was Guatemala, where at least 82 people died, At least 14 people were believed dead in the town of San Antonio Palopo, 160 kilometers southeast of the capital.

Guatemalan President Colom said flash floods and mudslides forced almost 112,000 people to flee their homes. The storm degenerate over-night as it crossed the western mountains of Guatemala but emergency workers warned inhabitants to expect heavy rain for several more days.