VOICED : Nicaragüenses piden ayuda tras destrucción provocada por Eta

Tropical Storm Eta caused significant destruction in Nicaragua, particularly in Bilwi, where it damaged the city's pier, crucial for the local economy. The storm hit as a Category 4 hurricane with 240 km/h winds. After two days of heavy rain, residents and authorities began cleanup efforts, highlighting the urgent need for humanitarian aid, such as zinc sheets, due to ongoing rain and hunger among children. Power outages remain a priority issue. Authorities are concerned about the impact on coastal communities like Huahua, Caratá, and Jaulover, which are inaccessible by land and face rough seas. Eta also affected Honduras, prompting a red alert for intense and catastrophic rains.

What was the primary impact of tropical storm Eta in Bilwi?

• It increased tourism.

• It damaged the city's pier.

• It caused a drought.

• It improved fishing activities.

How did the storm Eta hit Bilwi?

• As a tropical depression

• As a tropical wave

• As a category 4 hurricane

• As a category 1 hurricane

What was one of the immediate needs expressed by the residents after the storm?

• Humanitarian aid

• More fishing boats

• New schools

• Tourist attractions

Which communities were mentioned as being severely affected by the storm?

• Masaya and Estelí

• Granada and León

• Huahua, Caratá, and Jaulover

• Bilwi and Managua

What action did Honduras take in response to the storm?

• Closed all schools

• Declared a red alert

• Issued a travel advisory

• Declared a state of emergency