Mexico – Floods in Guerrero and Chiapas Leave 13 Dead
Heavy and prolonged rain affected Guerrero and Chiapas States in southern Mexico starting from Wednesday 14 September 2016, causing several flooding and landslides and the deaths of at least 13…
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USA – Louisiana Floods to Cost US Economy $10 to $15 Billion Says AON Benfield
The devastating floods that hit Louisiana in August 2016 are expected to cost the US economy between US$10 billion and US$15 billion according to Aon Benfield’s latest Global Catastrophe Recap…
Mexico – Deadly Floods in Chiapas and Guerrero, Hurricane Newton Approaches West Coast
Several days of heavy rain has caused flooding in Guerrero and Chiapas states in Mexico damaging around 2,000 houses. Local media report that at least 3 people have died in…
Mexico – 40 Dead as Tropical Storm Earl Triggers Floods and Landslides
At least 40 people have died in Mexico after landslides and floods triggered by heavy rain dumped by Tropical Storm Earl between 04 and 06 August 2016. Hurricane Earl made…
Guatemala – Hundreds Evacuated After Flooding Brought by Tropical Storm Earl
Hundreds of people were evacuated in Guatemala after torrential rain brought by Hurricane Earl caused several rivers to overflow in the north of the country. Hurricane Earl made landfall in…
Caribbean and Central America – Floods in Dominican Republic, Hurricane Earl Hits Belize
A severe rain storm hit Dominican Republic on 31 July 2016, causing flooding and landslides. Local media report that at least 7 people have died. The storm has also affected…
Mexico – 7,000 Families Affected by Heavy Rain and Floods in Tabasco State
Around 7,000 families have been affected by torrential rain and flooding in Tabasco state, Mexico, since 08 December 2015. Civil Defence authorities in Tabsaco say that the municipalities of Cárdenas,…
Forest Destruction Can be Cut in Half
A new study shows that political will is all that is needed to stop the chainsaws and bulldozers that are destroying tropical forests and adding to global warming. Paul Brown…
Texas Floods – Transport Hit as Rain Moves East
Parts of Texas saw as much as 12 inches of rain fall over the last 3 days. No casualties have been reported as a result of flooding which affected areas…
Floods Affect 1000s in Guatemala, Belize and Mexico
A system of low pressure has left parts of central America experiencing heavy rainfall and flooding since 15 or 16 October 2015. Over 500 people have been displaced by floods…
Mexico – Veracruz to Get Emergency Funds for March Floods
Earlier this week the Interior Ministry in Mexico declared emergency status for 18 municipalities in the state of Veracruz that were affected by floods, heavy rain and hailstorms. The severe…
Mexico Floods – At least 7 Dead in Veracruz
One child is missing in the state of Veracruz, Mexico, as rain and hail the size of baseballs have fallen since Thursday afternoon. MEXICO CITY (AA) — Torrential rains and…
Mexico Floods – Marabasco River Overflows in Colima and Jalisco
The severe weather that caused flooding in Michoacán and Guerrero has also caused problems in neighbouring states in southern Mexico, increasing river levels in Colima and Jalisco and causing further…
Mexico – Floods in Michoacan and Guerrero After 2 Days of Rain
Two days of constant heavy rain in south-west Mexico has resulted in flooding in parts of Michoacán and Guerrero states. Michoacán The heavy rain first began to fall on 15…
6 Killed in Floods in Guerrero, Mexico
Heavy rainfall in the wake of Tropical Storm Trudy have caused flooding and mudslides in Guerrero and Oaxaca states in southern Mexico. Over 4,000 people have been evacuated and a…
5 Dead in Guatemala as Tropical Storm Threatens Mexico
A tropical depression brought heavy rainfall to parts of Guatemala, killing at least 5 people and leaving hundreds homeless. This is Guatemala’s rainy season (May to November) where figures of…
