Natural Hazards Monitoring
Updates on natural hazards in the Americas
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Severe Weather
Guatemala (Update)
On 2 June, the Guatemala National Coordination System for Disaster Management (CONRED per its acronym in Spanish) reported that during the 2022 Rainy Season 180 incidents related to the weather have occurred affecting 264,709 people. In total, 1,722 people were evacuated of which 50 have been…
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Wildfire
United States of America (Update)
On 2 June, the United States Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reported that the Hermit’s Peak Fire in San Miguel, New Mexico has burned 315,830 acres and remains contained at 54%. The number of threatened houses has decreased to 12,324, and after pending…
Severe Weather
Brazil (Update)
On 1 June, the Brazil Ministry of Regional Development reported that due to persistent heavy rains that affected the states of Pernambuco and Alagoas, the cities of Jequiá da Praia, Coqueiro Seco, and Lagoa da Canoa in Alagoas are now under a state of emergency along with 24 other cities.…
Severe Weather
Brazil
On 29 May, the Brazil Ministry of Regional Development reported heavy rains, floods, and landslides in the Northeast region of Brazil that has particularly impacted the city of Recife in the state of Pernambuco. According to a media report, the rains displaced 5,000 people from their houses, caused 93 deaths,…
Wildfire
United States of America (Update)
On 27 May, the United States Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provided an update on the Hermit’s Peak fire in San Miguel, New Mexico that began on 6 April. The fire has now burned 312,057 and is 47% contained. There are currently 2,879 residents under mandatory evacuation orders…
Wildfire
United States of America (Wildfire)
On 26 May, the United States Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provided an update on the Hermit’s Peak fire in San Miguel, New Mexico. The fire has become stagnant since 25 May and has burned 311,148 acres and is 46% contained. There remain 2,879 residents under mandatory…
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Severe Weather
Guatemala
On 24 May, the Guatemala National Coordination System for Disaster Reduction (CONRED per its acronym in Spanish), reported 10 incidents related to the rainy season that occurred on 24 May, impacting 5 departments. The report indicated a landslide occurred in Senahú, Alta Verapaz, affecting 1,000…
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Severe Weather
Colombia
On 23 May, the Colombia National Unit for Disaster Risk Management (UNGRD per its acronym in Spanish) reported between 16 March to 23 May, there were 728 events related to the rainy season in 366 municipalities of 28 departments in the country. The departments of Cundinamarca, Norte de Santander,…
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Severe Weather
United States of America
On 21 May, the United States Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reported a tornado that touched down in Gaylord, Michigan on the afternoon of 20 May. The tornado damaged multiple homes and businesses and caused major damage to 5-10 homes. Rescue efforts are ongoing with the…