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Severe Weather
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 is available in Spanish at: ECU 911.
Guatemala (Update)
On 9 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 5,054 people (an increase of 620 people since the last update on 1 February) were housed in 8 shelters in the departments of Guatemala, Quetzaltenango, Quiché, Sololá, and Totonicapán. The report is available in Spanish at: CONRED.
Peru
On 10 February 2021, the National Emergency Operation Center (COEN), reported heavy rain, an overflow of the Santa Martha river, and landslides in La morada District, Marañón Province in Huanuco Department, Peru. The report indicated that 569 people and 206 houses were affected, as well as 354 hectares of agricultural land. In addition, the Santa Martha river flooded the following neighborhoods: Las Palmeras, 03 de Agosto, and Brisas del Martha and affected communication networks. The report is available in Spanish at: COEN.