Natural Hazards Monitoring
Updates on natural hazards in the Americas
VIEW NATURAL HAZARDS AND PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCIES GEO HUB
Official Sources:
Severe Weather
Colombia
On 20 October 2020, the Mayor of Santa Marta in Magdalena Department, Colombia reported heavy rain, flooding, and landslides affecting 2,500 homes in 79 neighborhoods. In addition, media reported an overflow of Tamacá creek affecting nearby areas. Floods and landslides affected 42% of Santa…
Official Sources:
Severe Weather
Peru
On 18 October 2020, the National Emergency Operation Center (COEN), reported low temperatures over the weekend in Torata Municipality, Moquegua Department, Peru where 443 people were affected. In addition, the report indicated, 256 cases of respiratory infections were recorded due to severe…
Official Sources:
Severe Weather
El Salvador
On 13 October 2020, the National System of Civil Protection of El Salvador reported that the Shutia River overflowed due to the heavy rains recorded in the Tepecoyo Municipality in the department of La Libertad. A total of 12 families (over 20 persons) were evacuated to a temporary shelter…
Unofficial Sources:
Severe Weather
Venezuela
On 13 October 2020, media reported heavy rain affecting several communities in the following municipalities of Aragua State of Venezuela: Girardot, Mariño, MBI, and Francisco Linares Alcántara. In addition, an overflow of the Turmero, El Limón, Madre Vieja, and Aragua rivers affected…
Official Sources:
Hurricane Delta
United States of America (Update)
On 9 October 2020, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NOAA), reported that Hurricane Delta is now moving northwestward toward the southern Louisiana Coast. Hurricane conditions and life-threatening storm surge is expected in the landfall area during the next several hours…
Official Sources:
Severe Weather
Colombia
On 8 October 2020, the Mayor of Remedios Municipality, Antioquia Department in Colombia reported heavy rain and landslides affecting the Remedios-Segovia road. Media reported more than 17,000 people were left isolated in Remedios due to landslides and the following municipalities are on red alert:…
Official Sources:
Hurricane Delta
Mexico and United States of America (Update)
On 6 October 2020, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NOAA), reported that Hurricane Delta is expected to re-strengthen tonight and Thursday while moving over the southern and central Gulf of Mexico. Media reported that 39,290 people were evacuated from the…
Official Sources:
Hurricane Delta
Mexico and United States of America
On 5 October 2020, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NOAA), reported that Hurricane Delta is now category 4 hurricane and is expected to bring life-threatening storm surge and extreme winds. Hurricane Delta is expected to produce 4 to 6 inches of rain across portions of…
Official Sources:
Severe Weather
Guatemala
On 5 October 2020, the Guatemala National Coordinator for the Reduction of Disasters (CONRED) reported heavy rain, flooding, and landslides occurred over the weekend and affected 10 departments of Guatemala. The affected departments were: Huehuetenango, Escuintla, Guatemala, Jalapa, Petén,…