Official:
Severe Weather
Brazil
On 20 February 2021, the Government of Acre in Brazil, reported heavy rain and floods affecting 28,335 people in the neighborhoods of Cruzeirinho, Lagoa, Boca do Moa in Acre State, Brazil. In addition, 7,083 families from Cruzeirinho were evacuated and many lost their homes. The report is available in Portuguese at: Acre Gov.
Honduras
On 22 February 2021, the Honduras Permanent Commission of Contingencies (COPECO) reported low temperatures affected Roatan Island, Honduras. Although, the number of affected people is unknown, evacuations were held in Coxen Hole sector of the island due to heavy rain. In addition, media reported several households were affected in Policarpo Galindo sector and 42 persons were evacuated from Roatan. The reports are available in Spanish at: COPECO, Bomberos HND, and La Tribuna Noticias.
Peru
On 22 February 2021, the National Emergency Operation Center (COEN) reported recent heavy rain and an overflow of the Madre de Dios river affected the following areas of Tambopata Province in Madre de Dios Department: Cachuela, Upis Lifa, Licenciados del Ejercito, Bajo Madre de Dios, Puerto Tambopata, and Barrio Nuevo. To date, a total of 6,661 people and 1,743 homes were affected as well as 1,846 hectares of agricultural land. The report is available in Spanish at: COEN.
Unofficial:
Severe Weather
Bolivia
On 21 February 2021, media reported heavy rain and an overflow of the Ibare, Mamore, Yacuma, and Machupo rivers occurred in Loreto, San Ignacio, and Trinidad municipalities in Beni Department, Bolivia where 2,500 families were affected. In addition, 40 people from the communities of Puerto Geralda and Puerto Varador were evacuated due to floods. Currently, 70 tents are being prepared to receive affected 800 people. The report is available in Spanish at: La Palabra Noticias.