Natural Hazards Monitoring
Updates on natural hazards in the Americas
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Severe Weather
Mexico
On 25 June 2020, the Veracruz Ministry of Civil Protection reported that heavy rains affected 50 neighborhoods in Xalapa and Tlalnelhuayocan municipalities of Veracruz State. According to media, the municipaliteis of Coatepec, Martínez de la Torre, Poza Rica, and Tepatlaxco were also affected.…
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Bolivia
On 22 June 2020, the Municipal Autonomous Government of Santa Cruz de la Sierra reported that 300 people were affected by heavy rains in Santa Cruz City. According to media, heavy flooding was reported in various sectors of the city and one person is reported to have died. Additionally, media reported flooding in…
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Earthquake
Mexico
On 24 June 2020, the Mexico National Coordination of Civil Protection (CNPC) reported that 6 people died, 4 were injured, 500 houses were affected, and 15 health centers were damaged due to the 7.4 magnitude earthquake that occurred near Crucecita, on the coasts of the state of Oaxaca on 23 June…
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Earthquake
Mexico
On 23 June 2020, the Mexico National Seismological Service (SSN) reported a 7.5 magnitude earthquake near Crucecita, on the coasts of the state of Oaxaca. The earthquake, which occurred at 10:29 am, was felt in the state of Oaxaca, Guerrero, Chiapas, Michoacán, Jalisco, Querétaro, Morelos, Tabasco,…
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Severe Weather
Guatemala
On 19 June 2020, the Guatemala National Coordinator for Disaster Reduction (CONRED) reported various incidents during the past 24 hours due to heavy rain in El Progreso, Guatemala, Huehuetenango, Chiquimula, San Marcos, and Quetzaltenango departments. Overall, 13,927 persons have been affected, 51…
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Wildfire
United States of America
On 18 June 2020, the National Incident Information System (InciWeb) reported that the Bush Fire, located within Tonto National Forest, Arizona, has reached 114,941 acres (almost doubling since the last report on 16 June) with 5% containment. The Apache Lake community is being evacuated, in…
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Wildfires
United States of America
On 16 June 2020, the National Incident Information System (InciWeb) reported a 64,513 acre fire with 0% containment in Tonto National Forest, Arizona, forcing the evacuation of Punkin Center, Tonto Basin, and Sunflower area communities in Gila and Maricopa Counties. According to media,…
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Severe weather
Guatemala
On 15 June 2020, the Guatemala National Coordinator for Disaster Reduction (CONRED) reported various incidents due to heavy rain in the departments of Quiché, Quetzaltenango, Petén, Suchitepéquez, and Huehuetenango over the weekend. Petén Department reported 175 persons affected, 35 injured,…
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Drought
Puerto Rico
On 9 June 2020, the United States National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) reported that 90.2% of Puerto Rico is in a drought 10% of which is in severe drought. Additionally, 2,108,000 residents are reported to be experiencing drought. The report is available in English at: NIDIS. …