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Verified humanitarian updates across SOUTH AMERICA, with maps and attributed sources.
BrazilA separate spell of adverse weather began in Rio Grande do Sul on 25 September, distinct from the 20–24 September storm record 1868. The state Civil Defence balance updated through 17:00 on 29 September reports 54,065 people affected, 6,298 displaced from their homes and four injured across 128 municipalities. It records 8,181 houses damaged, including…
BrazilSevere storms that crossed Rio Grande do Sul between 20 and 21 September 2026 caused intense rain, destructive winds, hail, flash flooding and landslides across the Brazilian state. The final Civil Defence balance issued on 24 September records six deaths, six injured people and 642,512 people affected. It also records 838 people in public shelters and…
EcuadorFlooding across Ecuador between 15 September and 14 October 2026 is linked to six deaths and seven displaced people in a Green national, multi-episode aggregate from the Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System (GDACS). These national figures are not allocated to Los Ríos, El Oro or any other province. A separate analytical note dated 13 October…
VenezuelaAfter serving more than 1.5 million meals following Venezuela's June earthquakes, World Central Kitchen shifted toward strengthening community kitchens in La Guaira and Caracas. Support includes equipment, food supplies, logistics, training and operational guidance for locally led relief.
ColombiaA magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia at 7:34 a.m. local time on 10 August 2026, with the epicentre near San José del Palmar in Chocó. OCHA Colombia's Flash Update 013, published on 17 September in Spanish and 18 September in English, retains the national-authority balance of 329 deaths, 4,600 injured people, 247 people missing and 314,751…
SurinameSuriname's Ministry of Health confirmed a significant rise in chikungunya infections. More than 1,357 people tested positive, confirming local transmission. One death was confirmed and another remained under investigation.
EcuadorA loan helped Blanca increase her dairy herd and milk production, improving family income and creating local employment. Location context: Carchi Province, Ecuador. The map uses country-level context; it does not mark an exact business address. Source page checked 2026-10-06.
VenezuelaSupport for earthquake-affected families. This fundraising appeal was listed on ShareTheMeal’s official campaign page when reviewed on 28 September 2026. The review date is not the disaster date or campaign launch date. Use the linked official page for current details and donations.
ColombiaFood assistance following the earthquake. This fundraising appeal was listed on ShareTheMeal’s official campaign page when reviewed on 28 September 2026. The review date is not the disaster date or campaign launch date. Use the linked official page for current details and donations.
VenezuelaTwin magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes struck Venezuela on 24 June 2026. By 9 July, authorities reported 3,889 deaths, 16,740 injured people and 17,907 displaced people. The United Nations launched an appeal of roughly $300 million to assist 1.3 million people in urgent need, while health agencies warned that limited clean water and medical access…
ColombiaHeavy rain has taken its toll in at least 3 departments of Colombia over the last week, with damaging floods and landslides reported in the departments of Antioquia, Meta and Putumayo. Landslide and floods damaged homes and infrastructure in San Carlos, Antioquia, Colombia, October 2021 – Alcaldía San Carlos Antioquia
EcuadorWidespread landslides triggered by heavy rain occurred in Zamora Chinchipe Province (southeastern Ecuador) over the past few days, resulting in casualties. According to media reports, on 22 October, a landslide event hit the Loja-Zamora road leading to two fatalities and four people missing. Search and rescue operation
ArgentinaSeveral wildfires are burning across Córdoba Province (northern Argentina), resulting in fatalities. According to media reports, at least three people died due to wildfires. National authorities report that one wildfire event in Rio Seco Department has been controlled, while two wildfires are currently active in Tulumb
ColombiaSince the beginning of the month, heavy rain, strong winds have been reported across seven Municipalities in the departments of Norte de Santander (north-east Colombia), Antioquia (north-west Colombia), La Guajira (northern Colombia) and Quindío (west-central Colombia), resulting in casualties. According to the Colombi
ColombiaFlooding caused by the overflow of the Combeima river has been recorded in Ibagué City (central Tolima Departement, central Colombia) since 22 September, resulted in damage. According to Colombia National Unit for Disaster Risk Management (UNGRD) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), up to 2,000 people have
ColombiaFlooding along rivers in northern Colombia has affected over 50,000 people, mostly in the La Mojana Region in the departments of Bolivar, Sucre, Antioquia and Cordoba. Wide areas of crops have been damaged and thousands of livestock relocated. Floods in Cordoba, Colombia September 2021. Civil Defence volunteers in boat
VenezuelaThe death toll has been increasing following widespread floods and landslides that have been affecting most of the western States of Venezuela. A state of emergency remains in effect over Merida, Zulia, Apure, Bolivar and Yaracuy according to the national authorities. According to media reports, at least 20 people have
VenezuelaFirst WFP food supplies for vulnerable school children arrive in Venezuela © WFP/Alexis Masciarelli CARACAS – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has moved its first food supplies to its logistics hub in Maracaibo, Venezuela, as it prepares to launch its school meals programme for vulnerable school children a
BrazilAn MSF staff member tests a woman for COVID-19 during mobile clinic activities in Fortaleza. Brazil, June 2021. © MARIANA ABDALLA/MSF As the weather gets colder in Brazil and the pandemic rolls on, the COVID-19 situation in the country has again become deeply concerning, with national and international experts warning
SurinameIn April 2021, increased levels of rainfall across Suriname have led to country-wide flooding. All ten districts of Suriname (Paramaribo, Nickerie, Coronie, Saramacca, Commewijne, Wanica, Para, Marowijne, Sipaliwini, Brokopondo) have reported flooding in most of their communities. On 24 April, local media reported floo
GuyanaWidespread floods have been affecting all the Regions of Guyana over the past 14 days, leading to casualties and damage. According to UN OCHA, at least 7,900 houses have been flooded while media report more than 25,000 affected households. The Civil Defence Commission of Guyana distributed almost 30,000 food and cleani
VenezuelaAt least 5,500 people from Venezuela had crossed the border between Apure and the Colombian department of Arauca in the last two weeks. They are escaping violent clashes between the Venezuelan military and Colombian irregular armed groups operating in their territory. Women and girls crossing are at risk of gender-base
VenezuelaMore than 3,000 people have been displaced by heavy clashes between Colombian non-state armed groups and the Venezuelan army in La Victoria and rural surroundings in Venezuela. Displaced communities are fleeing into Colombia, many in need of aid. “It was reported that families continue to flee across the border in search of safety as the violence in the…
BoliviaFlooding in Pando Department of Bolivia has prompted hundreds of people to evacuate their homes. Rivers in the department, including the Madre de Dios and Tahuamanu, have been high since late February. The Bolivian Navy assisted the evacuation of around 200 people affected by floods in Porvenir, Bolivia, on 22 February. Recent heavy rain has worsened the…
PeruHeavy rain from 15 to 18 February, caused river to overflow in Madre de Dios Department (south-eastern Peru), which resulted in extensive flooding. According to UN OCHA and national authorities, more than 6,600 people have been affected and about 1,700 houses damaged or destroyed, due to the overflow of Madre de Dios River. Flooding has affected nine…