Natural Hazards Monitoring
Updates on natural hazards in the Americas
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Severe Weather
Mexico
On 7 December 2020, the Tabasco Government in Mexico, reported heavy rain and river overflows affecting several families in the municipalities of Jonuta and Centro, State of Tabasco. Media reported that 36,000 people were affected in the following municipalities: Centro…
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Wildfire
United States of America
On 4 December 2020, the United States Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), reported a fire that began on Wednesday 2 December and burned private and state land in and around Silverado Canyon, Portola Hills, and Foothill Ranch, California (…
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Severe Weather
Colombia
On 30 November 2020, media reported heavy rain and flooding in Carmen del Darien Municipality, Choco Department, Colombia. There were 310 families, indigenous communities, and more than 45 hectares of agricultural land affected due to an overflow of the Domingo river…
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Severe Weather
Bolivia
On 30 November 2020, media reported heavy rain and an overflow of El Monte stream flooding several neighborhoods and roads in Tarija Department, Bolivia. In addition, floods affected the Obrero Hospital; the report indicated that personnel were deployed to assist emergencies…
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Severe Weather
Honduras
On 24 November 2020, media reported 91 deaths due to drowning and landslides caused by the passage of Hurricane Iota. Additionally, 47 bridges were destroyed, 57 bridges were partially damaged, and 217 roads were affected in the departments of Yoro, Santa Bárbara,…
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Severe Weather
Honduras
On 24 November 2020, media reported that 289,730 people have been affected by heavy rains and severe weather caused by tropical cyclones Eta and Iota. In total, 77 communities have been isolated due to flooding caused by heavy rains. Additionally, the Honduras Permanent…
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Hurricane Iota Update
Multi-Country
On 22 November 2020, the Guatemala National Coordinator for Disaster Reduction (CONRED) reported that 383,613 people were affected by Hurricane Iota, reflecting an increase of 208,662 persons since the 20 November report. There were 27,158 people evacuated (10,349…
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Hurricane Iota Update
Guatemala
On 19 November 2020, the Guatemala National Coordinator for Disaster Reduction (CONRED) reported that 174,951 people were affected by Hurricane Iota, reflecting an increase of 43,653 persons since the 18 November report. There were 16,809 people evacuated (10,340 increase) and 3,…
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Hurricane Iota Update
Multi-Country
On 18 November, the Guatemala Permanent Commission of Contingencies (COPECO) reported that due to Hurricane Iota, 131,298 people have been affected, 6,469 have been evacuated, 4,027 have been sheltered, 2 are missing, and 2 have died. In addition, 1,329 houses are reported to have…