February 17, 2012

Recent Natural Events

Peru- Lagoon overflow caused landslide and left three missing in  Áncash

The province of Pallasca and its 11 districts have been left isolated due to the collapse of three bridges. Read

Heavy rain in Peru causes hundreds of victims and blocks road to Machu Pichu

The heavy rains that affect various Peruvian regions, have left more than ten thousand homeless and three hundred hectares of crops flooded. Read

Bolivia- natural events leave thousands homeless

The endless rain in the country has left so far 6,565 families homeless in 89 municipalities. Read

At least one child is among the dead as heavy rains bring lethal landslides to parts of La Paz. Watch

Heavy storms cause deadly floods in Ecuador

Winter storms on Moday have caused rivers to flood and sent mud to cascading down mountainsides. Watch

People from the Milagro community in Ecuador ask for help after floods

 Food, bottled water and fumigation products are urgent requirements claimed by the inhabitants in the various sectors Read

Other Disasters Related News

Tourist spots in northern Chile closed by flooding

The main tourist attractions of San Pedro de Atacama in northern Chile were closed due to heavy rains. Read

Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) member states to discuss funding climate change adaptation

This workshop aims to bring together international and regional experts to discuss and explore carbon financing opportunities. Read

The North Atlantic Oscillation - key factor in producing far more snow than normal in the Eastern United States

Usually the dominant input for a seasonal forecast is the current and forecast state of the El Niño/Southern Oscillation in the Pacific; however, in both of the last two years, the Atlantic's NAO (North Atlantic Oscillation) has been the key factor in producing far more snow than normal in the Eastern United States. NAO cycles are generally much shorter than ENSO cycles and are much harder to forecast months in advance. Read