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CENTRAL AMERICA
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Mexico
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Mexico - Population DisplacementMexico is facing unprecedented numbers of vulnerable people in mobility. A record breaking number of 150,000 refugee requests is expected by end of year.On 30 October, a “migrant… Full Story |
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8,000 |
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Costa Rica
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Costa Rican Ministry of Health Seeks Collaborative Efforts with Red Cross to Combat Dengue OutbreakIn response to the alarming surge of dengue cases, the Costa Rican Ministry of Health officially extended a request for interinstitutional collaboration to the Costa Rican Red… Full Story |
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345,285 |
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Guatemala |
Guatemala - Severe weatherHeavy rainfall and strong winds have been affecting most of the country since the beginning of the rainy season (May 2023) causing floods, landslides and a number of severe… Full Story |
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3,300,000 |
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Guatemala |
Dengue Outbreak in Guatemala: Alarming 178% Surge in CasesGuatemala is facing a dire health crisis as the Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance sounds the alarm over a rapidly escalating Dengue outbreak. According to official… Full Story |
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14,299 |
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Mexico
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Mexico, USA - Hurricane HILARYA new tropical cyclone named HILARY formed over the Eastern Pacific Ocean far off the coast of southern Mexico on 16 August and started moving north-west toward the Baja… Full Story |
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Honduras
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Honduras - dengue OutBreakDengue is an endemic disease in Honduras, and over the past 15 years, the country has experienced frequent outbreaks, some of them severe. In 2019, the situation escalated to the… Full Story |
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9,278 |
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Guatemala
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Guatemala Struggles with Devastating Rainy Season Impacting MillionsSince the onset of the rainy season in May 2023, Guatemala has been grappling with the destructive forces of heavy rainfall and strong winds. The relentless downpours have… Full Story |
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1,281,000 |
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Mexico
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Popocatépetl Volcano Erupts, Impacting Central Mexico and Prompting EvacuationsThe ongoing activity of Popocatépetl volcano in central Mexico has led to an increase in the yellow alert level from Phase 2 to Phase 3. Mexico's National Center for Prevention of… Full Story |
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57,090 |
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Guatemala
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Volcán de Fuego Volcanic EruptionOn 4 May, Fuego volcano, located on the borders of Chimaltenango, Escuintla, and Sacatepéquez Departments in central-western Guatemala, erupted, causing concern among residents in… Full Story |
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Colombia
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Severe Storms trigger floods and LandslidesHeavy rain has caused devastation in the Cauca Department of Colombia over the past few days, leaving hundreds of families affected by flooding and landslides in several… Full Story |
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95 |
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Mexico |
Mexico - Severe weatherHeavy rainfall and low temperatures have caused flooding and landslides in Baja California State, with Tijuana City being particularly affected. According to media reports, two… Full Story |
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87,000 |
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El Salvador
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Previous Next El Salvador, Guatemala - EarthquakesAn earthquake of 5.2 M at a depth of 10 km occurred on 15 January 23.07 UTC (15 January at 17.07 local time) in south-western El Salvador, close to the border with south-eastern… Full Story |
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Guatemala
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Guatemala - Volcanic eruptionOn 11 December, Volcán de Fuego located on the borders of Chimaltenango, Escuintla and Sacatepéquez Departments (central-western Guatemala) erupted and the ash column reached 5,… Full Story |
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Mexico |
Mexico - EarthquakeAn earthquake of 6.0 M at a depth of 18 km occurred in western Guerrero State on 11 December at 14.31 UTC (8.31 local time). The epicentre of the earthquake was approximately 14… Full Story |
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94,000 |
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Guatemala |
Guatemala - Severe weatherHeavy rainfall and strong winds have been affecting most of the country since the beginning of the rainy season (first half of April) causing floods, landslides and a number of… Full Story |
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6,100,000 |
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Panama
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Panama – Deadly Landslide in Colón, Floods Damage Homes in Los Santos and HerreraCivil Protection authorities in Panama report that two people have died after heavy rain triggered a landslide in Colón Province. Meanwhile flooding continues to affect… Full Story |
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2,225 |
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Mexico
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Mexico - EarthquakeAn earthquake of 6.2M at a depth of 10 km occurred off the coast of north-western Mexico on 22 November at 16.39 UTC (8.39 local time). The epicentre of the earthquake was… Full Story |
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21,000 |
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Panama |
Panama - FloodsThe Pacific coast of central Panama has been affected by flooding due to the overflow of the La Villa, Tonosí, and El Cacao rivers. The Nacional System of Civil Protection (… Full Story |
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Belize |
Belize - Tropical Cyclone LISA Makes LandfallTropical Cyclone LISA made landfall over the central-eastern coast of Belize, very close to Belize City as a hurricane category 1 and continued west towards north-eastern… Full Story |
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172,000 |
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Costa Rica
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Costa Rica: FloodsDuring the early morning of 8 October, Tropical Storm Julia generated rains in the entire national territory of Costa Rica, particularly in the South Pacific, where effects are… Full Story |
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300,000 |
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Panama |
Panama - EarthquakeAn earthquake of 6.7M (6.5M as reported by national authorities) at a depth of 10 km occurred off the western coast of Panama, over the Pacific Ocean on 20 October at 11.57 UTC (6… Full Story |
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4,000 |
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Nicaragua |
Fifth Atlantic Hurricane of the Year Makes Landfall in NicaraguaThe fifth Atlantic hurricane of the year made landfall in Nicaragua as a Category 1 storm on Sunday. Hurricane Julia subsequently moved through Honduras, El Salvador, and… Full Story |
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1,000,000 |
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Mexico
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Mexico – 1 Dead, Hundreds Evacuated After Tropical Storm Karl Dumps 380mm of RainAt least one person has died in Mexico after heavy rainfall brought by the remnants of Tropical Storm Karl. Tropical Storm Karl weakened into a tropical depression late 14… Full Story |
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120 |
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Mexico |
Mexico - Tropical Storm KARLTropical Storm KARL is moving southwest over the Bay of Campeche and on 14 October at 06.00 UTC, its centre was located approximately 210 km north-northwest of Ciudad del Carmen (… Full Story |
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Belize |
Belize - FloodsFloods have been affecting about 30 Communities in central and southern Districts of Belize, as reported by the Belize National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO).… Full Story |
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3,000 |
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El Salvador |
El Salvador: Floods and LandslidesOn 2 September 2022, the Civil Defense of El Salvador provided information about the recent severe weather incidents that have affected the country. On 2 September, in the… Full Story |
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Nicaragua
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Hurricane JULIAAfter passing over the Colombian archipelago of San Andrés and Providencia without casualties, hurricane JULIA made landfall on the morning of 9 October near Laguna de Perlas, on… Full Story |
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6,300 |
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Honduras
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Honduras Affected By Floods Across All PrincipalitiesThe Honduras government declared a state wide of emergency for 90 days to respond immediately and efficiently to the consequences of floods in the country. COPECO declared a red… Full Story |
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144,000 |
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Mexico
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Hurricane ORLENEHurricane ORLENE made landfall in the early afternoon of 3 October in an area south of Mazatlán City (southern Sinaloa State), with maximum sustained winds up to 130 km/h (Cat. 1… Full Story |
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600 |
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Guatemala
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Floods & Landslides Affect various Localities in GuatemalaOver the past ten days, several Departments of Guatemala have been affected by heavy rain that caused landslides, floods and severe weather-related incidents leading to casualties… Full Story |
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640,000 |
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Mexico
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Strong Earthquake of 6.8 M Rocks MexicoAfter the strong earthquake of 6.8 M at a depth of 21 km which occurred on 22 September at 6.16 UTC in Michoacán State (approximately 46 km south-west of Aguililla City),… Full Story |
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Honduras
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Honduras is affected by recent heavy rainfallHonduras is affected by recent heavy rainfall leading to floods, landslides and floods. In the Sula Valley (previously affected by hurricanes Eta and Iota in 2020), floods led to… Full Story |
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2,000 |
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Costa Rica
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Alajuela Province Hit By LandslidesA landslide caused by recent heavy rainfall occurred on 17 September in the Cambronero mountainous area, near San Ramon Town (Alajuela Province, north of Costa Rica). According… Full Story |
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215 |
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Guatemala |
Violent storms Hit Guatemalas LocalitiesHeavy rainfall and strong winds have been affecting most of the country since the beginning of the rainy season (mid-April) causing floods, landslides and a number of severe… Full Story |
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2,890,000 |
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Mexico
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Hurricane KAYHurricane KAY continued moving northwestward over the Ocean well off the coast of western Mexico. On 7 September at 6.00 UTC, its centre was located approximately 410 km south-… Full Story |
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200 |
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Guatemala
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2,3 million Peolple Affected By Severe StormsFollowing the 2022 rainy season that has been affecting several departments of Guatemala, the number of casualties and the affected people has been increasing. According to media… Full Story |
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2,300,000 |
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Mexico
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Heavy Rains Affect Morelos State (central Mexico),Since 28 August, heavy rainfall has been affecting parts of Mexico, leading to casualties. According to media, six people died in Sinaloa State (north-western Mexico), due to a… Full Story |
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655 |
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Nicaragua |
Migration Flow – CasualtiesIn Nicaragua, on 27 July, 16 people perished in a bus accident on the road from Managua to Jalapa, including 13 Venezuelan migrants, a Nicaraguan and two people pending… Full Story |
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79,260 |
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El Salvador |
Multuple Landslides Hit El SalvadorIn recent days, heavy rainfall has been impacting El Salvador, resulting in at least six fatalities. According to media, four people died due to river overflow in the eastern… Full Story |
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El Salvador |
Heavy Rains Trigger Floods and 64 LandslidesIn recent days, heavy rainfall has been impacting El Salvador, resulting in at least six fatalities. According to media, four people died due to river overflow in the eastern… Full Story |
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Costa Rica
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Heavy Rainfall Affects Localities in Costa RicaHeavy rainfall has been affecting most of Costa Rica since early May, causing widespread floods and triggering several landslides that have resulted in evacuations and damage.… Full Story |
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Mexico
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Mexico Prepares For Cyclone AgathaTropical cyclone AGATHA, formed over the Eastern Pacific Ocean on 28 May, is moving east towards Oaxaca State (south-western Mexico). On 30 May at 6.00 UTC, its centre was about… Full Story |
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25,800 |
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Guatemala
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Heavy Rains Deluge Departments of GuatemalaOn 23 May four Departments of Guatemala have been affected by heavy rain, floods and mudslides that resulted in widespread damage. According to the National Coordinator for… Full Story |
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Honduras
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Population displacementOver 24,000 irregular migrants entered Honduras between January and April 2022, mostly Cubans (70%), Nicaraguans and Venezuelans. In recent weeks, this flow of irregular… Full Story |
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24,000 |
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Guatemala |
Violent storms Hit Guatemalas LocalitiesLow temperatures, strong winds and heavy rainfall have been affecting Guatemala, as reported by the National Coordination for Disaster Reduction of Guatemala (CONRED). In March… Full Story |
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1,700 |
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Mexico
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Wildfires in MexicoWidespread wildfires have been burning across 14 States of Mexico since the past week, leading to evacuations and damage. More than 4,000 ha have burnt across the country, while… Full Story |
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Guatemala
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Volcán de Fuego EruptsSince 6 March, Volcán de Fuego located on the borders of Chimaltenango, Escuintla and Sacatepéquez Departments (central-western Guatemala), is erupting. Several explosions have… Full Story |
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520 |
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Guatemala |
Plunging Temperatures and Severe Rain Storms Affect GuatemalaSince early January, low temperatures and heavy rain have been affecting several areas of Guatemala. According to the National Coordinator for Disaster Reduction (CONRED), due… Full Story |
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4,680 |
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Mexico
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Hurricane RickTropical cyclone RICK, formed over the East Pacific on 22 October, is moving northwards towards the eastern coast of central Mexico. On 25 October at 6.00 UTC, its centre was… Full Story |
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Honduras
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WildFires Take HoldA wildfire event occurred on 2-3 October in Guanaja Island (Islas de la Bahía Department, Honduras) leading to casualties and damage. Media report, four injured people, 62… Full Story |
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Mexico
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Severe Floods Hit Querétaro for Second Time in 2 WeeksFlooding in the state of Querétaro, Mexico has left homes damaged and hundreds of people displaced. At least 4 people have lost their lives in what is the second spate of severe… Full Story |
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Mexico
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PAMELA-21 Storm System Heads to MexicoMEXICO CITY (AP) — Tropical Storm Pamela has formed off Mexico’s Pacific coast and is expected to strengthen to hurricane status before hitting shore somewhere near the port of… Full Story |
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Honduras
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WildfireA wildfire event occurred on 2-3 October in Guanaja Island (Islas de la Bahía Department, Honduras) leading to casualties and damage. Media report, four injured people, 62… Full Story |
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Guatemala
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Severe weather, update (CONRED, INSIVUMEH)In September, heavy rain has affected most parts of Guatemala, particularly the Departments of Guatemala, Sololá and Suchitepéquez, causing severe weather-related incidents that… Full Story |
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Mexico
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Hurricane NORA-21Hazardous ConditionsHurricane Nora will likely bring heavy rainfall, strong winds, and rough seas to coastal areas in western Mexico through at least Sept. 2. Sustained heavy… Full Story |
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Mexico |
HURRICANE GRACE PASSES OVER MEXICOHurricane Grace crossed over Mexico's Gulf shore as a major Category 3 storm early Saturday, drenching small fishing towns and beach resorts as it made its second landfall in the… Full Story |
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Mexico
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Community Development ProjectThe overall goal of the project is to develop the capacities of the communities to change their own environments, starting among the children and women, through programs of… Full Story |
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Panama
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Heavy Rains Hit PanamaSince 23 July 2021, heavy rains have been reported in several provinces of Panama, causing severe flooding, especially in the Province of Bocas del Toro (Changuinola; Almirante… Full Story |
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Costa Rica
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Heavy Rains in Costa RicaSAN JOSE, July 26 (Reuters) - Relentless rainfall in the Caribbean region caused at least two deaths amid severe flooding and major infrastructure damage in northern and eastern… Full Story |
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Guatemala
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Heavy Rains Cause Wide Spread FloodingThe National Coordination for Disaster Reduction (CONRED) and WHO PAHO report, as of 6 July, two fatalities, seven injured people, 5,106 evacuated people (of which 343 in… Full Story |
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Guatemala
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Volcanic eruption for PacayaUpdates on volcanic activity (Smithsonian) The Smithsonian/USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report provides information about global volcanism on a weekly basis. Latest Pacaya… Full Story |
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Nicaragua
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Hurricanes in Nicaragua left about half a million people with limited access to drinking waterMANAGUA / PANAMA CITY, March 11.- Almost four months after the passing of powerful hurricanes Eta and Iota in Nicaragua, about 500,000 people including many children are still… Full Story |
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1,800,000 |
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Honduras
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Humanitarian response to hurricanes Eta and Iota one of the most challenging faced by Central America in decadesOne month after hurricanes Eta and Iota hit Central America and Colombia, affecting more than 7.5 million people, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent… Full Story |
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Nicaragua
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HURRICANE ETA: CONCERNS FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDRENPedro Pérez, Country Director Interim of Plan International Nicaragua, said: “Although a full picture of the damage caused by Hurricane Eta is still unfolding, we are concerned… Full Story |
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500,000 |
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El Salvador
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CENTRO ATENCIÓN INTEGRAL PARA EL MIGRANTE (CAIM)Type: Immigration detention centre (Administrative) Custodial Authority: Direccion General de Migracion y Extranjeria Management: Migration Directorate (Dirección General de… Full Story |
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80 |
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Honduras
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Indigenous communities in the remote La Moskitia region of Eastern Honduras being SupportedGOAL teams in Honduras are responding to support communities who have seen their livelihoods devastated in the remote La Moskitia region after Hurricane Eta ripped through the… Full Story |
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1,800,000 |
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Nicaragua
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Another Disaster Looms for Children in the Path of Hurricane Iota in Nicaragua and HondurasFAIRFIELD, Conn. (November 16, 2020) – Hundreds of thousands of children in Nicaragua and Honduras may be in the path of Hurricane Iota just two weeks after Hurricane Eta battered… Full Story |
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Nicaragua
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Hurricane IotaOn the afternoon of Sunday, November 15, 2020, the National Institute of Seismology, Volcanology, Meteorology and Hydrology -INSIVUMEH of the Government of Guatemala, has reported… Full Story |
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Honduras
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Red Cross launches massive, multi-country operation as horror of Hurricane Eta emergesPanama/Geneva, 10 November 2020 – The national, regional, and global resources of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) are being mobilized… Full Story |
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El Salvador
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El Salvador: LandslideOn October 29, the Environmental Observatory reported a very high probability (80% -100%) of the occurrence of landslides and debris flows in Cerro El Picacho, Boquerón and… Full Story |
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El Salvador
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Hurricane EtaAccording to the United States’ National Hurricane Center (NHC), Eta is on track to make landfall over Nicaragua’s northeastern shores near their border with Honduras on late 2… Full Story |
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1,500 |
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Mexico
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REFUGEES AND MIGRANTS REACH MEXICO CITYJesús Martínez “Palillo” stadium: MEXICO CITY – As 68-year-old Antonio* and his young nephew walked home from work in Honduras, members of a street gang cornered them and… Full Story |
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450 |
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Mexico
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MIGRANT SHELTER IN TIJUANAA defunct nightclub in the south of the city now hosts the thousands of migrants who arrived in the two caravans from Central America.A collections of tents fills the courtyard… Full Story |
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2,001 |
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Belize
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HURRICANE NANANana made landfall in Belize early 3 September as a Category 1 hurricane after passing near Honduras’ northern coasts and the Bay Islands department, bringing heavy rains and… Full Story |
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