Tropical Storm Cristina Threatens Central America with Heavy Rain and Flooding

Tropical Storm Cristina is currently impacting the Pacific coast of northwestern Nicaragua, bringing sustained winds of 40 mph. The storm is expected to cause significant rainfall, leading to potential flooding and mudslides across Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala. Authorities in El Salvador have closed schools as a precautionary measure, and five individuals are reported missing off Costa Rica's coast following boat capsizes.