Overview
After Tropical Storm Harvey made landfall in southern Belize on Aug 20, flash floods were reported in low-lying areas and some houses were damaged or destroyed (CDEMA, 20 Aug 2011). Harvey was expected to produce between three and six inches (8-15 centimeters) of rainfall accumulations across Honduras, Guatemala, Belize and the Yucatan Peninsula, while Nicaragua braced for heavy rainfall (AFP, 20 Aug 2011).














