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Sunday, Jun 07, 2026
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El Salvador Mobilizes Emergency Resources Ahead of Potential Flooding and Landslides

Civil protection agencies are coordinating with environmental authorities to prepare preventive measures as the rainy season raises the threat of river overflows, landslides, and disruptions to transportation and commerce.
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