Natural Hazards Monitoring
Updates on natural hazards in the Americas
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Earthquake
Peru
On 28 November, the Peru National Institute of Civil Defense (INDECI as per its acronym in Spanish) reported a 7.5 magnitude earthquake. The epicenter was located 98 kilometers east of the Santa María de Nieva district, Condorcanqui province with a depth of 131 kilometers. Damage was caused in the Valera,…
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Severe Weather
Colombia
On 22 November, the Colombia National Unit for Disaster Reduction (UNGRD as per its acronym in Spanish) published a report on the impact of the Rainy Season between 15 September and 22 November 2021. There have been 494 weather events affecting 296 municipalities of 27 departments according to the…
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Severe Weather
Colombia
On 19 November, the Colombia, National Unit for Disaster Reduction (UNGRD as per its acronym in Spanish) published a report on the impact of the Rainy Season between 15 September and 19 November. A total of 474 weather events have been reported in 289 municipalities of 27 departments.…
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Severe Weather
Canada and the United States of America (Update)
On 18 November, the United States Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reported that due to heavy rains and wind from the Pacific Ocean starting on 12 November widespread flooding and storm damage has occurred in western Washington. Voluntary evacuations…
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Severe Weather
Canada and the United States of America
On 16 November, the British Columbia Emergency Information Services reported evacuation orders for the Cities of Abbotsford and Merritt, The Regional Districts of Cowichan Valley, Fraser Valley, East Kootenay, Nanaimo, Okanagan-Similkameen, Squamish-Lillooet, and…
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Severe Weather
Guatemala
On 16 November, the Guatemala National Coordination System for Disaster Reduction (CONRED as per its acronym in Spanish) reported heavy rains that caused landslides and floods in various municipalities across the country. In Alta Verapaz, landslides in the Chamil village of San Juan Chamelco…
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Severe Weather
Canada
On 15 November, the Canada Abbotsford Police Department announced an evacuation order due to increased risk of localized flooding and mudslides caused by heavy rains. Mudslides occurred in Eagle Mountain, Glen Mountain, and Dawson Road, affecting 12 properties, 2 properties, and 40-50 properties…
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Severe Weather
Colombia
On 11 November, the Administrative Department of Risk Management of Antioquia (DAGRAN as per its acronym in Spanish) reported that heavy rainfall has caused landslides affecting the municipalities of Buriticá, Cañasgordas, and Amagá. In Buriticá, landslides cut off access to aqueduct services for 1…
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Severe Weather
Guatemala (Update)
On 10 November, the Guatemala National Coordination System for Disaster Reduction (CONRED as per its acronym in Spanish), reported that during the 2021 Rainy Season 4,699 houses were damaged. According to the Damage Assessment and Needs Analysis (EDAN as per its acronym in Spanish) 1,371…