Natural Hazards Monitoring - 23 August, 2021

Official

Severe Weather  

Colombia  

On 18 August, the Colombia Government of Cundinamarca reported severe weather in Guayabetal, Cundinamarca that affected at least 176 people from 68 families. Of the 68 families that were affected, 45 have been given food and supplies. In total 4 shelteres have been open where 64 people are sheltered. In total 6 homes are at risk and 1 home was destroyed. On 20 August, media reported more severe weather in Cundinamarca department that caused landslides, floods, and overflowing rivers affected 1,137 people. Landslides occurred in 10 municipalities: La Calera, El Colegio, Guayabetal, La Palma, Caqueza, Medina, Beltrán, Sesquile, Fosca and Chipaque, floods occurred in Guayabetal, Junín, Chipaque, Ubala, Une, La Palma and Quetame, and river overflows occurred in the municipalities of Quebrada Perdices, Rio Caqueza, Quebrada La Honda, Quebrada Pimporro, Rio Negro, Rio Gasamumo, Quebrada Puente Guara and Quebrada Cucuate. No fatalities were reported, however, 268 homes sustained damages, and 71 roads, 6 vehicular bridges, and 1 pedestrian bridge were affected. The report is available at: Government of Cundinamarca and El Nuevo Siglo.  

United States of America  

On 22 August, the United States Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reported severe weather in Tennessee that caused flash flooding in the countries of Dickson, Hickman, Houston, and Humphreys. Numerous water rescues have been conducted in the counties of Dickson, Humphrey, and Hickman and are currently ongoing. There are 4 open shelters, 1 in Dickson, 1 in Hickman County, and 2 in Humphreys. FEMA reports that there are 10 confirmed fatalities in Humphreys and there are reports of several injuries in Hickman and Humphreys counties, however, a 22 August media report communicated that there have been 21 fatalities and 40 people remain missing. In terms of damages, 2 water treatment plants have been damaged in Humphreys County and there are approximately 2,525 people without power across the state. The report is available at: FEMA and The New York Times.