Hurricane Mitch
Hurricane Mitch struck Central America from October 26 to November
4 1998, the second most devastating hurricane ever recorded in the
Western Hemisphere. 200 mph winds and 75 inches of rain left a death
toll of over 11,000, with thousands more missing, and more than three
million people were left homeless or otherwise seriously affected.
Mitch caused over $5 Billion in damages. Honduras was affected
most severely, with widespread flooding and devastation of its
transportation infrastructure and villages. At least 70% of Honduras'
crops were destroyed.
Other seriously affected countries include Nicaragua, El Salvador,
Guatemala, Costa Rica, Belize, and Mexico.
It was extremely difficult to provide help to the affected areas due
to the massively damaged roads, bridges, and airports. An estimated
70-80% of the transportation system was destroyed, and fuel and
electricity were scarce. Some remote areas did not receive aid until
as late as November 12.
The MAPLE simulator addresses the post-hurricane aid to Honduras.
Read the Project Scenario page for more information.
The following links provide more detailed data on Hurricane Mitch:
