Natural Hazards Monitoring
Updates on natural hazards in the Americas
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Earthquake
Colombia
On 19 January 2024, the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management of Colombia (UNGRD per its acronym in Spanish) provided information on a earthquake, magnitude 5.6 that affected Valle Del Cauca. According to the information, 1 person was injured and several damages to infrastructure were reported in the municipalities of…
Severe Weather
Brazil (Update)
On 18 January 2024, the Government of the State of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, published information regarding the heavy rains that occurred on 16 January. Overall, a total of 14,000 people have been affected (9,160 increase since the 17 January report), 1 death reported, and 153 people displaced (105 increase).…
Severe Weather
Argentina
On 17 January 2024, the Civil Protection of Jujuy, provided information on the heavy rains in the province of Jujuy, Argentina. A strong storm affected different areas of the province, causing flooding, falling trees, and power outages in several neighborhoods. The heavy rains caused damage to temporary accommodations in…
Severe Weather
Brazil
On 15 January 2024, the Brazil Agency of Communication (EBC per its acronym in Portuguese), provided information on the heavy rains registered in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Government issued a declaration of emergency in the municipalities of Rio de Janeiro, Belford Roxo, Nova Iguaçu, and São João do Meriti. A…
Severe Weather
United States of America
On 11 January 2023, the United States Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provided information on the severe weather in the East Coast of the United States. According to the information, Another strong storm system is expected for 12 January 2024 for portions of Southern Plains into the Lower…
Severe weather
United States of America
On 10 January 2023, the United States Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provided information on the severe weather in the East Coast of the United States. According to the information, a total of 25 tornado touchdowns were reported in the East Coast Region between 8 and 9 January. A total of 3…
Severe weather
Peru
On 7 January 2024, the National Institute of Civil Defense (INDECI per its acronym in Spanish) provided information on the heavy rains in the province of Pasco, department of Pasco. According to the information, the Huachon and Huallaga rivers flooded due to the heavy rains, and affected the districts of Huachon, Ticlacayan,…
Severe weather
Ecuador
On 4 January 2024, the Risk Management Secretariat of Ecuador published a press release regarding a landslide caused by heavy rains in the in the sector of La Cascada, Carchi Province. According to the press release, 7 people were rescued, 5 were injured, 2 people are…
Severe weather
Peru
On 2 January 2024, the National Institute of Civil Defense (INDECI per its acronym in Spanish) provided information on the heavy rains in the department of Loreto. According to the information, Pintuyacu, Cachiyacu, Paranapura, Yanayacu, and Chambira flooded due to the heavy rains and…