Natural Hazards Monitoring
Updates on natural hazards in the Americas
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Severe Weather
Peru
On 16 February 2021, the National Emergency Operation Center (COEN), reported heavy rain and an overflow of the Huamuco river over the weekend affecting 762 people and 371 homes in Santa Rosa de Alto Yanajanca District, Marañón Province in Huanuco Department, Peru. To date, 396 hectares of…
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Ecuador
On 12 February 2021, the Ecuador Integrated Security Service (ECU 911), reported heavy rain and landslides affecting the Armenia sector, Chunchi Canton in Chimborazo Department, Ecuador. Evacuations were held in the neighborhoods of Twintza, Guayaquil, and Azuay (Huigra Parish). The report…
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Volcanic Activity
Guatemala
On 1 February 2021, the Guatemala National Coordinator for the Reduction of Disasters (CONRED), reported that the Santiaguito Volcano has increased its seismic activity; ash fall was reported in the areas of Montebello, Loma Linda, and San Marcos Palajunoj in the Quetzaltenango…
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Paraguay
On 3 February 2021, the Paraguay National Emergency Secretariat (SEN) reported heavy rain and floods affecting Tobati City and several communities in Cordillera Department, Paraguay. In addition, media reported more than 500 families and houses were affected due to the flooding. The reports are…
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Paraguay
On 1 February 2021, the Paraguay National Emergency Secretariat (SEN) reported heavy rain and floods affecting 222 families in Asuncion City and Central Department, Paraguay. The following areas of Asuncion were affected: Ricardo Brugada (Chacarita), Santa Ana, and Cateura. The report is…
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Guatemala (Update)
On 1 February 2021, the National Coordinator for the Reduction of Disasters (CONRED), provided an updated report on low temperatures affecting several areas of Guatemala. A total of 4,425 people (an increase of 553 people since the last update on 25 January) were housed in 8 shelters…
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Paraguay
On 28 January 2021, the Paraguay National Emergency Secretariat (SEN) reported heavy rain and overflow of the Pilcomayo river and the Gonzalez stream affecting 2,491 indigenous families in several communities of the Boqueron and Presidente Hayes departments, Paraguay. SEN will provide…
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Guatemala (Update)
On 25 January 2021, the National Coordinator for the Reduction of Disasters (CONRED), provided an updated report on low temperatures affecting several areas of Guatemala. A total of 3,872 people (an increase of 414 people since the last update on 20 January) were housed in 8 shelters…
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Bolivia (update)
On 25 January 2021, Bolivia Ministry of Defense, reported an update on the severe rain in the country; heavy rain affected 48 municipalities and 7 departments of Bolivia. To date, a total of 15,593 families, 873 homes, and 7,438 hectares of agricultural land were affected. In addition, 8 deaths…