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Updates on natural hazards in the Americas
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Severe Weather
Ecuador
On 24 February 2020, the Ecuador Risk Management National Service (SNGRE), indicated that a state of emergency has been declared for Machala city, Ecuador, due to recent heavy rain and flooding affecting several cantons of the city. To date, 290 people have been evacuated to a shelter. In addition, media…
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Bolivia
On 20 February 2020, the Bolivia Government Information Agency reported heavy rain and floods in the town of Yuracarés, Cochabamba Department, Bolivia, where at least 872 families and 21 indigenous communities were affected. Indigenous groups such as the Yuracarés and Yuquis are at high-risk of floods due…
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Argentina
On 19 February 2020, media reported heavy rain during the past week in Chaco Province, Argentina, affecting at least 35,000 persons, and 2,000 persons were evacuated. The most affected towns in Chaco Province were as follows: Gancedo (340 millimeters of accumulated rainfall), General Pinedo (205 mm.),…
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Peru
On 14 February 2020, the Peru National Emergency Operations Center (COEN) reported heavy rain and an overflow of the Cocas Creek which affected the Vilcanchos District in Víctor Fajardo Province, Ayacucho Department, where 200 persons and 200 homes were affected. In addition, 67 people were directly injured…
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Bolivia
On 14 February 2020, the Bolivia Government Information Agency declared a disaster zone for Luribay Municipality, La Paz Department, due to heavy rain and river flooding that has affected 500 families, 30 households, and 1,050 hectares of agricultural land. In addition, media reported this rainy season…
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Brazil
On 11 February 2020, the Civil Defense of Sao Paulo State in Brazil, reported recent heavy rain affecting the municipalities of Taboão da Serra and Carapicuíba where humanitarian assistance was provided for affected communities. In addition, media reported, 142 people lost their homes and 516 people were…
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Peru
On 6 February 2020, the Peru National Emergency Operations Center (COEN) reported heavy rains and flooding affecting agricultural land and several towns in Luyando District, Leonicio Prado Province, Huanuco Department, Peru. To date, 313 people and 144 homes were affected and 56 people suffered injuries. The…
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Peru
On 4 February 2020, the Peru National Emergency Operations Center (COEN) reported heavy and an overflow of the Paque, Tambo, and Huito rivers affected several towns in Codo del Pozuzo District, Puerto Inca Province, Huanuco Department, Peru. To date, 932 people and 285 homes were affected and 26 people…
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Bolivia
On 3 February 2020, media reported severe weather, including heavy rain, hail, and droughts, affecting fourteen municipalities of Chuquisaca Department, Bolivia, where five deaths were reported. To date, 831 families have been affected. Risk assessment is ongoing. The report is available in Spanish at:…