Official
Volcano
St. Vincent and the Grenadines (update)
On 27 April 2021, the St. Vincent and the Grenadines National Emergency Management Organization announced potential danger in the red and orange zones due to an increased risk of lahar mudflows. The flows pose a risk to those wishing to visit the area, so as a precaution the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines police force have restricted travel to the affected areas. On the same date, media reported that over 20,000 people in St. Vincent and the Grenadines have been affected by the eruption of the La Soufrière Volcano. The UN has released $1 million from the central emergency response fund to assist in the emergency response. The World Food Program and PAHO have also been supporting relief efforts through the donation of food, water, medicine, and money. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has established 89 shelters for about 4,000 affected people. No new explosions have been detected, and seismic activity has remained low, however, according to the Seismic Research Center (SRC) a station located at the top of the volcano that observed seismic levels was damaged in the eruption which has altered the effectiveness of seismic monitoring. Thus, the situation is still critical, and the volcano remains at red alert. No cases of COVID-19 have been reported in any shelters housing residents. The situation continues to be monitored. The reports are available at: NEMO St. Vincent and the Grenadines, VC3 News Update and La Estrella de Panamá.
Unofficial
Severe Weather
Ecuador
On 27 April 2021, media reported that heavy rains have caused landslides that have created several road closures. Two trailers, a truck, and a mule were trapped by mud in the Alluriquín region on the Alóag-Santo Domingo Road and needed to be rescued by emergency services. Another landslide was reported that obstructed the passage of the Calacalí Rio Blanco Road. In addition, one home was reported to have been flooded due to heavy rains. The report is available at: El Comercio.