Natural Disasters Monitoring - October 26, 2020

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Hurricane Zeta 
Cayman Islands, Cuba, and Mexico

On 26 October 2020, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NOAA), reported that Hurricane Zeta is located 140 miles southeast of Cozumel, Mexico. A Tropical Storm Waning is in effect for: Pinar del Rio, Cuba; south of Tulum to Punta Allen and west of Dzilam, Mexico. A total of 12 inches of rain is expected through Tuesday along the northeast of the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico, the Cayman Islands, and central to western Cuba. Zeta is forecast to strengthen and is expected to become a hurricane later today. The report is available in English at: NOAA.

Tropical Zeta 
Honduras

On 25 October 2020 Honduras Permanent Contingency Commission (COPECO), reported heavy rain over the weekend caused by Tropical Storm Zeta affected Roatan island, Flowers Bay, West End, and Sandy Bay, Honduras. The storm caused landslides, obstructed several roads, and caused several trees to fall. In addition, media reported in Distrito Central Municipality, a total of 266 persons were affected, 59 people suffered injuries, and 13 families were evacuated to a shelter this weekend. The reports are available in Spanish at: COPECO and El Heraldo Noticias.

Wildfire
United States of America

On 26 October 2020, the Fire Authority of Orange County, California in the United States, reported a wildfire occurred today in Santiago Canyon Road and Silverado Canyon Road burning 2,000 acres of land. Approximately, 60,000 people evacuated from the Irvine area due to the fire and several roads were closed. In addition, media reported, at least 50,000 residents evacuated in Orange County and the public safety power shutoffs will affect about 1 million people in Northern and Central California. The reports are available in English at: CALFIRE, OCFA PIO, and TheWeatherChannel.