Hurricane Mitch was one of the most devastating hurricanes that hit South America in the 20th century. Nicaragua and Honduras were the most affected by the hurricane, which struck the region in Oct 1998. Thousands of people were killed, missing and left homeless two...

We've seen the pictures on the television: water swilling around houses - so high that the houses appeared to be sinking islands - with people standing on the roofs of these houses pleading to be rescued. These pictures affect us and make...

Central Americans who have special temporary residency in the United States because their countries were hit by natural disasters will be allowed to remain another 18 months.The Department of Homeland Security announced on Wednesday the extension of Temporary Protected Status for citizens of Honduras, Nicaragua...

Five Republican congressmen asked President Bush on Monday to provide temporary legal status to Venezuelans in the country illegally for what they contend is an increase in political persecutions under Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez.The five sent a letter to Bush asking him to order the...

One of the strongest hurricanes of the twentieth century, Hurricane Mitch developed in October 1998 over the southern Caribbean. Maintaining category five status for a record 33 hours, Mitch is considered the second deadliest hurricane ever recorded. It caused what is considered the worst natural disaster in the history of both Honduras and Nicaragua, devastating the economies of these two countries.

Describes the conditions and effects that made Hurricane Mitch one of the most powerful natural disasters of the 20th century. Explains the weather conditions that powered the storm.