Natural Hazards Monitoring - 30 November 2022

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Severe weather  

United States of America

On 30 November 2022, the United States Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), provided information regarding the severe weather reported in Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana States. According to the report, tornadoes, severe wind gusts, and very large hail, have been reported in the three states. In Alabama, 2 deaths were reported and power outages are affecting a total of 42,000 persons, while in Mississippi, the power outages have affected a total of 11,000 persons. The report is available at: FEMA

 

Brazil 

On 30 November 2022, the Brazil Agency of Communication (EBC), provided information regarding the heavy rains in Sergipe State. According to the report, the heavy rains formed a pothole on highway SE-290. According to the Sergipe Fire Department, two cars fell into the pothole formed by the force of the waters, causing 1 death and leaving 4 people injured. Since the road was destroyed, the section is closed to traffic. Additionally, on 29 November 2022, the Civil Protection of Paraná State, reported a landslide in the municipality of Guaratuba. According to the report, 6 people have been rescued and 2 deaths were reported. The report is available at: EBC and Governo do Paraná.