Monitoreo de Amenazas Naturales - 27 de octubre del 2026

Official

Floods

Mexico (Update)
On 26 October 2026, the Government of Mexico published an official situation report on the impacts of heavy rainfall and flooding associated with tropical disturbance 90-E. According to the report, 109 municipalities were affected across five states: Veracruz (n=38), Hidalgo (n=28), Puebla (n=23), San Luis Potosí (n=12), and Querétaro (n=8). Nationwide, 269 localities were reported as accessible, while 19 remained isolated. In Hidalgo, 315 road incidents were reported, of which 199 had been addressed, 107 were being addressed, and nine remained pending. Seven bridges were affected, and 168 of 184 localities had regained communication. In Veracruz, 68 road incidents were reported, of which 63 had been addressed and five remained under response. A total of 108 shelters were operating across Hidalgo (n=61), Veracruz (n=37), and Puebla (n=10), accommodating 4,351 people. The Mexican Navy reported evacuations in Veracruz (n=11,875), Puebla (n=1,189), San Luis Potosí (n=644), and Hidalgo (n=101). Additionally, power outages affected 265,605 users across the five states, with electricity service fully restored at the time of reporting. Information available from: Government of Mexico.

Unofficial

Floods

Argentina
On 26 October 2026, media reports indicated that heavy rainfall and rising water levels in the Paraná and Uruguay rivers caused flooding in northeastern Argentina, particularly in Chaco, Corrientes, and Misiones, with additional flooding reported in Neuquén province. According to the reports, Chaco recorded 1,290 evacuees and 500 people who self-evacuated; Corrientes reported 1,387 evacuees; and Misiones reported 154 evacuees and 124 affected homes. Additional impacts included flooded roads, damaged bridges, the closure of 14 river border crossings, and traffic disruptions on nine bridges. The Upper Circuit of Iguazú Falls was temporarily closed due to rising river levels. Emergency shelters were established, and flood protection measures were reinforced in affected areas. Information available from: Diario de Cuyo, Agencia Hoy and El Diario de San Luis.

Colombia
On 26 October 2026, media reports indicated that heavy rainfall beginning on 24 October caused flooding and overflowing streams across Colombia's Caribbean region, affecting the departments of Córdoba, Bolívar, Sucre, Magdalena, and Atlántico. According to the reports, 376 homes were affected across 24 neighborhoods in Cartagena, Bolívar; approximately 300 families (1,500 people) were affected in Santa Marta, Magdalena; and more than 250 families were affected across six sectors of Turbaco, Bolívar. In Córdoba, up to 40,000 people and more than 13,000 families were reported affected across 17 municipalities. A red alert was declared in Santa Marta due to the risk of sudden rises in the Piedras and Manzanares river basins. Additional impacts included damaged roads, fallen trees, overflowing drainage systems, and property damage. Information available from: El Tiempo and IFM Noticias.