Natural Hazards Monitoring - 21 August 2024

Severe weather

Venezuela (update)

On 19 August 2024, media reported that in la Portuguesa, Venezuela, heavy rains caused flooding, landslides, and the Los Giles creek to overflow. There were 40 homes damaged and five homes were destroyed. Landslides have caused the parishes of Villa Rosa and Peña Blanca, in the highlands, to be cut off from communications. In addition, one death was reported. The report is available from: NTN24.