Natural Hazards Monitoring
Updates on natural hazards in the Americas
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Severe Weather
Peru
On 6 February 2020, the Peru National Emergency Operations Center (COEN) reported heavy rains and flooding affecting agricultural land and several towns in Luyando District, Leonicio Prado Province, Huanuco Department, Peru. To date, 313 people and 144 homes were affected and 56 people suffered injuries. The…
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Severe Weather
Peru
On 4 February 2020, the Peru National Emergency Operations Center (COEN) reported heavy and an overflow of the Paque, Tambo, and Huito rivers affected several towns in Codo del Pozuzo District, Puerto Inca Province, Huanuco Department, Peru. To date, 932 people and 285 homes were affected and 26 people…
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Severe Weather
Bolivia
On 3 February 2020, media reported severe weather, including heavy rain, hail, and droughts, affecting fourteen municipalities of Chuquisaca Department, Bolivia, where five deaths were reported. To date, 831 families have been affected. Risk assessment is ongoing. The report is available in Spanish at:…