I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but if the current political situation wasn’t enough to make you second guess coming to Honduras, the weather should be. Lately, so many news reports have been full of political reports, little attention has been given to the heavy rain, flooding and mudslides that have been affecting Honduras for the last fer weeks.

Currently there are a couple of television infomercials released by the government warning citizens to steer clear of potential flooding zones, and advising waterways be kept cleared.

Ill effects have already been seen in some areas, such as El Durazno, where a hill collapsed, burying two houses and forcing families to dell for their lives.

Water levels are rising across the country, and caution is needed when driving on roads near waterways, or farming near rivers. Water levels can rise quickly and suddenly, so if you are in a danger zone take care to have the means to move on a moment’s notice.

For the fast majority of us foreigners, the rain is just an annoyance, added to the political strife in Honduras, and we are set to weather out multiple storms.