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Ecuador
On 7 March, the Ecuador National Service for Risk and Emergency Management (SNGRE per its acronym in Spanish) reported there were 61 events related to severe weather were reported in 27 cantons of 11 provinces in the country between 4-6 March. The most affected provinces were El Oro, Loja,…
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Peru (Update)
On 4 March 2022, according to the Peru National Emergency Operations Center and National Institute of Civil Defense (COEN INDECI per the acronym in Spanish), overflow of the Chamaya River due to heavy rains reported in the Tumi sector, Jaén Province, Cajamarca Department, caused flooding,…
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Guatemala (Update)
On 2 March, the Guatemala National Coordination System for Disaster Reduction (CONRED per its acronym in Spanish) reported that due to rains and strong winds associated with the cold-weather season, 155 incidents have been reported. In total, 104,758 people were affected, 5,021 people…
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Guatemala (Update)
On 1 March, the Guatemala National Coordination System for Disaster Reduction (CONRED per its acronym in Spanish) reported during the month of February 2022, 1,944 people were sheltered due to low temperatures across 10 centers located in the departments of…
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Brazil (Update)
On 28 February, the Brazil National Civil Defense (DCN per its acronym in Portuguese) reported 231 deaths due to heavy rains and ongoing landslides in Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro. In total, 876 people have been displaced and temporarily housed in 14 shelters, 24 people were…
Note: PAHO has published guidance urging countries to improve disease surveillance efforts after floods to mitigate and control disease outbreaks with potentially serious public health implications. The notification is available at: PAHO.
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Brazil (Update)
On 25 February, the Brazil…
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Bolivia
On 23 February, the Bolivia Ministry of Health and Sports reported flooding that impacted the communities of Ñaurenda, Saladito de Ñaurenda, Tomatirenda, Mokomokal and Timboy in Entre Ríos, Tarija, and affected 200 families, 29 of which were displaced. The affected communities…
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Brazil (Update)
On 23 February, the Brazil National Civil Defense (DCN as per its acronym in Portuguese) updated reports indicating that due to heavy rains 1,324 landslides have occurred causing the deaths of 186 people in the state of Rio de Janeiro. There are 13 shelters that remain open with 811 occupants…
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Guatemala
On 14 February, the Guatemala National Coordination System for Disaster Reduction (CONRED per its acronym in Spanish), reported 6 severe weather incidents in the departments of Izabal, Petén, and Alta Verapaz affecting 843 people. The weather events were strong winds in Izabal,…