Official
Severe weather
Guatemala
On 8 October 2026, the National Coordinator for Disaster Reduction (CONRED, per its acronym in Spanish) reported continued damage and needs assessments in sectors II and IV of Villa Hermosa, San Miguel Petapa municipality, following landslides that affected residential areas on 3 October. Additionally, media reported that heavy rainfall caused flooding, landslides, and structural damage across several departments, including Alta Verapaz, Baja Verapaz, El Progreso, Sololá, and Zacapa. According to media reports, 89 people were affected, 23 were evacuated, and two were injured in weather-related incidents recorded during the previous 24 hours. The reports are available from: CONRED and La Hora.
Unofficial
Severe weather
Brazil
On 8 October 2026, media reported that heavy rainfall, strong winds, and flooding affected approximately 10,400 people across 13 municipalities in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil. A total of 90 people were displaced, including 28 who sought refuge in temporary shelters. Housing damage included two houses destroyed, 49 with roof damage, and 24 flooded. Santa Maria was the most affected municipality, accounting for approximately 10,000 of those affected. No deaths or missing persons were reported. The reports are available from: Agora RS and Correio do Povo.