Natural Hazards Monitoring
Updates on natural hazards in the Americas
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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. …
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Wildfire
Mexico
On 9 June 2020, the Tijuana City Council reported that low humidity, high temperatures and the presence of winds from Santa Ana, California, United States, caused wildfires in various areas of Tijuana City, Baja California State, Mexico. In particular, the fires affected in the El Lago neighborhood, where…
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Tropical Storm Cristobal
El Salvador
On 7 June 2020, the Government of El Salvador reported that 22,476 producers of basic grains were affected and 284,411 quintals of grain harvest were lost in more than 65 municipalities due to heavy rain and tropical storms. A loss of 685,325 quintals of fruit and…
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Tropical Storm Cristobal
El Salvador
On 7 June 2020, the Government of El Salvador reported that the national Red Alert remains in effect due to risk of floods and landslides, and that 358 shelters have been activated nationwide. Additionally, media reported that 350 families were evacuated due to an overflow of the…
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Tropical Storm Amanda (Update)
El Salvador
On 5 June 2020, the Government of El Salvador reported that a total of 12,154 persons are housed in shelters (an increase of 975 from the previous report on 3 June) to date due to Tropical Storm Amanda. The report is available in Spanish at: Gobierno De El Salvador. …
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Severe weather
Colombia
On 4 June 2020, the Colombia Civil Defense reported incidents due to heavy rain in Atlantico and Bolivar Departments. In Atlantico Department, 626 families were affected and 53 homes were destroyed while in Bolivar Department, 500 families were affected. Additionally, media reported that 29…
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Tropical Storm Amanda (Update)
El Salvador and Honduras
On 3 June 2020, the Government of El Salvador reported that a total of 11,179 persons are housed in shelters (an increase of 3,293 from the previous report on 2 June) and 6 have disappeared due Tropical Storm Amanda. In addition, the Honduras Permanent…
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Tropical Storm Amanda (Update)
El Salvador and Guatemala
On 2 June 2020, the Guatemala National Coordinator for Disaster Reduction (CONRED) reported a total of 123,747 persons affected due to heavy rain and floods (an increase of 1,305 from the previous report on 1 June) due to Tropical Storm Amanda. Similarly, the…
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Tropical Depression 3 (Alert)
On 1 June 2020, the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) published a public advisory regarding Tropical Depression Three. A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Campeche to Puerto de Veracruz, Mexico. Additionally, Tropical Depression Three is expected…