On October 30, 1998, Hurricane Mitch devastated the capital, along with the rest of Honduras.  For five days, Mitch pounded the country creating devastating landslides and floods, causing the death of thousands as well as heavy deforestation and the destruction of thousands of homes.  A portion of Comayagüela was destroyed along with several neighborhoods on both sides of the Honduran capital. After the hurricane, infrastructure in Tegucigalpa was severely damaged.  Even 12 years later, remnants of Hurricane Mitch were still visible, especially along the banks of the Choluteca River.