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SOUTH AMERICA
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Bolivia
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Bolivia - WildfiresThe wildfires are still affecting several parts of Bolivia. According to COGIC the burnt area is approximately 180,000 ha and Chiquitania, Béni and northern La Paz are the most… Full Story |
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1,500 |
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Uruguay
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Uruguay - Severe weatherHeavy rainfall has affected north-western Uruguay, since 12 November, causing floods that resulted in displacement and damage.According to WHO / PAHO and to media, as of 14… Full Story |
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3,412 |
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Paraguay
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Severe weather and floodsOver the past few days, Paraguay has experienced heavy rainfall and widespread floods leading to casualties and damage.According to media reports, at least three people died, some… Full Story |
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30,000 |
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Bolivia |
Bolivia's Dire Climate Crisis: Unprecedented Heatwave and DroughtBolivia is currently facing a severe crisis due to a combination of intense winter heat fueled by the climate crisis and the El Niño phenomenon. Large portions of the country are… Full Story |
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1,948,056 |
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Bolivia |
Bolivia - HeatwaveHeatwave, caused by El Niño phenomenon, is bringing record-high temperatures and a major drought to most parts of Bolivia.According to UN OCHA, six of the nine departments of the… Full Story |
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Brazil |
Severe Weather Ravages Southern BrazilSince September 4th, southern Brazil has been battered by an extratropical cyclone, unleashing heavy rainfall, strong winds, and hailstorms. The states of Santa Catarina and Rio… Full Story |
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340,928 |
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Chile
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Chile - Eextensive FloodsHeavy rainfall has been affecting central-southern Chile, particularly Valparaíso, Santiago Metropolitan, O’Higgins, Maule, Ñuble, Biobío Regions since 19 August, causing floods… Full Story |
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33,456 |
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Peru
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Areas Of Peru aAfected by a growing number of Guillain-Barré Syndrome casesOn 26 June 2023, the National Center for Epidemiology, Prevention, and Disease Control (CDC) of Peru issued an epidemiological alert due to an unusual increase in Guillain-Barré… Full Story |
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231 |
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Chile
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Record-Breaking Rainfall Causes Catastrophic Flooding in Central and Southern Chile1,651 |
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21,673 |
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Peru |
Record Dengue Fever Outbreak in Northern Peru Prompts Health Emergency DeclarationIn the wake of devastating flooding that struck northern Peru earlier this year, the country is now grappling with a severe dengue fever epidemic. Recent reports indicate that the… Full Story |
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141,973 |
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Peru
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Ubinas Volcano in Southern Peru Erupts, State of Emergency ImminentMoquegua, Peru - In a startling development, the Ubinas volcano, located in the seismic activity-prone region of Moquegua in southern Peru, has erupted, according to the latest… Full Story |
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2,000 |
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Chile
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Floods Devastate Vast areas of ChileAccording to the National Disaster Prevention and Response Service (SENAPRED), as of 27 June, the number of affected people reached almost 19,500 people following the recent… Full Story |
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19,500 |
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Brazil
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Deadly Flooding and Landslides Devastate Rio Grande do Sul, BrazilIn a tragic turn of events, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil has been hit by severe weather conditions, causing devastating flooding and landslides. According to reports from the state… Full Story |
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4,000 |
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Ecuador
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Heavy Rains Cause Rivers to Overflow in Esmeraldas, EcuadorEsmeraldas, Ecuador - On June 3, the provinces of Esmeraldas experienced intense rainfall, leading to the overflow of seven rivers in five local districts. The districts of… Full Story |
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15,000 |
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Brazil
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Severe weather, floods and landslides - EcuadorHeavy rain since 21 April has caused flooding and landslides in the south of Bahia State in Brazil, forcing thousands to leave their homes. The state government reported that the… Full Story |
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9,348 |
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Colombia
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Nevado del Ruiz Volcano Alerts Colombian AuthoritiesColombian authorities are taking preparatory, mitigation, and communication actions as the alert level of the Nevado del Ruiz Volcano changed from Yellow (I) to Orange (II) on 30… Full Story |
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57,090 |
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Ecuador |
A Landslide Of Mud & Rocks Swept through The Small community of Alausi in EcuadorAlausi, Ecuador - The small community of Alausi was hit by a deadly wave of mud and debris on Sunday night, leaving at least 7 people dead and about 500 people affected. The Risk… Full Story |
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500 |
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Brazil
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HEAVY RAINFALL IN NORTHEASTERN BRAZIL CAUSES CASUALTIES AND DAMAGE IN MARANHÃO STATESÃO LUÍS, Maranhão, Brazil, April 13 - Over the past week, more than 64 municipalities in the State of Maranhão, located in northeastern Brazil, have been grappling with heavy… Full Story |
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35,000 |
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Ecuador
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Huge Landslide in Chimborazo Province, Ecuador,Over 60 people are feared missing after a massive landslide hit the community of Alausí in Chimborazo Province, Ecuador, late on 26 March 2023. According to government officials,… Full Story |
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553 |
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Brazil
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Floods devastate Localities of BrazilThe recent flooding and landslides in several northern states of Brazil have resulted in the displacement of thousands of people, with at least nine people reported dead. The… Full Story |
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2,000 |
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Ecuador
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6.8 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Ecuador's Coastal Province of GuayasOn 18 March at 12:12 local time (17:12 UTC), an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 hit the locality of Balao, in the province of Guayas in Ecuador's coastal area. The earthquake… Full Story |
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446 |
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Colombia
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Severe Flooding in Cesar Department, ColombiaDays of heavy rain triggered severe flooding in parts of the Cesar Department in Colombia. The flood caused significant damage to hundreds of homes and crops, affecting the… Full Story |
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1,200 |
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Brazil
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Deadly Landslides in Manaus, Brazil Triggered by Heavy RainsHeavy rains lashed the state of Amazonas in northwestern Brazil, triggering landslides in the state capital of Manaus. The Jorge Teixeira neighbourhood was hit particularly hard,… Full Story |
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Peru
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The Impact of Cyclone Yaku and Heavy Rains on Piura Region, Northern PeruCyclone Yaku has caused widespread devastation in various regions of Peru. The cyclone, which made landfall on March 9th, has caused several deaths, injuries, and extensive damage… Full Story |
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70,000 |
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Paraguay |
Severe Floods in Parts of ParaguaySince 17 February, heavy rains have hit parts of Paraguay, leading to severe floods in the departments of Alto Paraguay, Concepción, and Amambay. The floods have resulted in… Full Story |
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39,999 |
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Brazil |
Hundreds Displaced by Floods in Northern ParanáEmergency services were deployed to help those affected by the flooding, with firefighters and civil defense workers rescuing people trapped in their homes. There were no… Full Story |
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150,000 |
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Ecuador
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Flooding and Landslides Triggered by Heavy Rainfall: Ecuador Disaster ReportOver the period of 18-21 February, Ecuador experienced heavy rainfall resulting in floods and landslides, causing casualties and widespread damage across several provinces. This… Full Story |
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Brazil
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Record rainfall in Brazil breaks 600mmBrazil's North Coast, specifically the cities of Bertioga, São Sebastião, Ilhabela, Ubatuba, and Caraguatatuba, experienced the highest recorded rainfall in the country's history… Full Story |
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Brazil
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Flooding and Landslides in São Paulo State, BrazilOn 19 February 2023, the governor of São Paulo state in Brazil, Tarcísio de Freitas, declared a state of emergency in five cities along the north coast of the state. The… Full Story |
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566 |
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Peru |
Peru's Food Security EmergencyAt the end of January, the Peruvian authorities declared a food security emergency in the capital city, Lima. The declaration came in response to ongoing road blockades throughout… Full Story |
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6,800,000 |
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Venezuela
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Rain Triggers Deadly Landslide in MeridaThe Mayor of Alberto Adriani, Romny Ramírez, has announced that the community has been provided with humanitarian aid, including food, shelter and medical attention. The local… Full Story |
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Bolivia |
Heavy Rainfall Causes Floods and Casualties in BoliviaOver the past few days, heavy rainfall has caused significant damage and resulted in casualties across five departments in Bolivia. According to the Civil Protection of Bolivia (… Full Story |
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Peru
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Arequipa Department Hit By Floods & Landslides Due to Heavy RainsThe Arequipa Department in southern Peru has been hit by a devastating flood and landslide disaster since 5th February 2023. The heavy rainfall in the region has resulted in the… Full Story |
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6,300 |
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Chile
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Chile - State of Emergency Widens As Wild Fires spreadChile has been battling massive wildfires across several regions, with over 442,000 hectares of land already affected, according to the latest report from SENAPRED. The fires have… Full Story |
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7,500 |
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Uruguay
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Uruguay: DroughtUruguay is facing a complex drought situation which started in 2018 and has worsened every year. The current drought is affecting more than 75,000 people, mainly in five… Full Story |
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409,115 |
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Brazil
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In Santa Catarina state of Brazil, 3 people have died and 2 are missing after floods and landslides r.Stormy weather in the state of Santa Catarina in southern Brazil has caused fatalities and material damage in 26 municipalities. The cities of Rio Negrinho and Ascurra have… Full Story |
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8,200 |
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Brazil
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Brazil – Child mortality – Yanomami indigenous groupIn the last month, six children have died from preventable diseases. This increase in child mortality is linked to lack of food, disease outbreaks, acute malnutrition due to the… Full Story |
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Brazil
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Previous Next Brazil - Floods and landslidesHeavy rainfall continues to affect Minas Gerais State (south-eastern Brazil) with floods and landslides, which have caused to fatalities. According to civil defense authorities… Full Story |
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13,000 |
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Colombia
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Colombia - LandslideA landslide event triggered by recent heavy rainfall occurred on 10 January in the Municipality of Rosas Cauca, in the Cauca Department (western coast of Colombia). The landslide… Full Story |
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700 |
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Brazil
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Brazil - Floods and landslidesOn 20 December 2022, the Civil Defense of the state of Santa Catarina and the Civil Defense of the state of Espírito Santo of Brazil, provided information regarding the heavy… Full Story |
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1,502 |
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Brazil
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2 Dead, Dozens Rescued After Floods and Landslides in Santa CatarinaHeavy rainfall caused flooding and landslides in the state of Santa Catarina in southern Brazil on 20 December 2022. Floods in Camboriú, Santa Catarina, Brazil, 20 December 2022… Full Story |
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16,350 |
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Brazil
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Brazil - Floods and landslidesHeavy rain has caused damage, flooding and landslides across the states of Espirito Santo, Santa Catarina, Paranà, Rio de Janeiro and Bahia in Brazil since late November 2022.… Full Story |
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78,400 |
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Ecuador
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Ecuador - Volcanic activitySince 21 November, Cotopaxi volcano, located close to Latacunga city in Cotopaxi province (central Ecuador) about 50 km south of Quito, started a new volcanic activity, and the… Full Story |
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Brazil
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Brazil - FloodsOver the past few days, heavy rainfall has caused widespread flooding across several areas of Bahia State (north-eastern Brazil). According to media, nearly 3,000 people have… Full Story |
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3,080 |
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Venezuela |
Venezuala Hit By Floods and LandslidesHeavy rainfall continues to affect various states of western Venezuela, triggering a number of landslides and causing widespread flooding. In Zulia state, media report that there… Full Story |
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Venezuela
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Venezuela - Floods and LandslidesMore heavy rain, landslides and floods have caused damage and fatalities in northern Venezuela. According to government figures, almost 100 people have now lost their lives as a… Full Story |
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Venezuela |
Venezuela - Floods and LandslidesHeavy rainfall continues to affect Venezuela, particularly the northern states, causing widespread floods and a number of landslides which have resulted in casualties. According… Full Story |
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210 |
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Brazil |
Brazil - FloodsHeavy rainfall has been affecting most of the Minas Gerais State (south-eastern Brazil) since late September, causing floods and flash floods that have resulted in casualties and… Full Story |
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2,750 |
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Colombia |
Colombia - Floods and landslideHeavy rainfall has been affecting parts of Colombia (particularly the Bogotá area, and the Departments of Cundinamarca and North Santander) over the past few days, causing floods… Full Story |
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270 |
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Chile |
Chile - EarthquakeAn earthquake of 6.2 M at a depth of 18 km occurred 13 km off the coast of the western Biobío Region (central Chile) on 13 November at 02.24 UTC (12 November at 23.24 local time… Full Story |
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4,000 |
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Venezuela
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North Estern Venezuela Hit By Floods and LandslidesMore catastrophic flooding has struck in Venezuela, this time in the coastal state of Anzoategui in the north east of the country. Flood damage in Anzoátegui, Venezuela, November… Full Story |
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Venezuela
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Flood Venezuela - Floods and landslidesAt least 3 people have died after more flooding in the state of Aragua in northern Venezuela. This is the second major flood event in the state this month. Flood damage in… Full Story |
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Venezuela
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Venezuela - LandslideOfficials in the state of Aragua in north-central Venezuela Vice President Delcy Rodriguez said that a month’s worth of rain had fallen in just eight hours. Karina Carpio,… Full Story |
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80,000 |
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Peru
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EarthquakeAn earthquake of 5.8 M (6.1 M as reported by national authorities) at a depth of 48 km occurred in Tambo Grande District (Piura Region, north-western Peru) on 5 October at 8.26… Full Story |
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Argentina
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Legionellosis OutbreakPolice officers stand outside Luz Medica hospital, where nine people infected with bilateral pneumonia of unknown origin have been treated, in Tucuman, Argentina, on Sept. 1, 2022… Full Story |
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11 |
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Colombia
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Floods in Caldas Leave 3 Dead, Thousands AffectedRaging floods swept through areas of Caldas Department in Colombia leaving at least 3 people dead and damaging hundreds of homes. Flooding struck on 03 September 2022 after heavy… Full Story |
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3,000 |
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Venezuela |
Heavy rainfall affects localities in VenezuelaOn 10-11 August, heavy rainfall was reported across Venezuela, affecting particularly the States of Barinas, Táchira, and Miranda (west Venezuela), according to the Vice… Full Story |
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2,000 |
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Colombia |
Central Colombia Devastated by FloodsSince April 2022, 11 municipalities in the La Mojana subregion have suffered new damages because of breaches in the jarillón along the Cara de Gato, Los Arrastres, Santillana and… Full Story |
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165,895 |
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Peru |
Southern Peru Affected By 5.5M EarthquakeCasualties and damage have been reported following the 5.5 M earthquake (5.4 M as registered by the National Institute of Civil Defense - INDECI) that occurred in La Capilla… Full Story |
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300 |
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Ecuador
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Homes Damaged, 3 Dead After Floods in Several ProvincesDisaster officials in Ecuador reported heavy rain caused the overflow of 10 rivers in various locations in the country from 03 to 05 July 2022. At least 3 people have died and… Full Story |
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20,000 |
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Suriname
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Food security Threatened by Ongoing FloodsOngoing floods in Suriname are causing concerns about the health and food security in communities in 7 districts of the country. Flooding has affected parts of Brokopondo and… Full Story |
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15,000 |
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Argentina
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Landslides Triggered by Heavy Rains in Chile and ArgentinaAreas of Los Ríos Region in Chile and Río Negro Province in Argentina saw over 50 mm of rain in 24 hours to 07 June 2022. Disaster authorities in Chile reported flooding in… Full Story |
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