Venezuela: Floods and Landslides - Jun 2025

The passage of Tropical Wave number 9 through western Venezuela has caused heavy rains that led to flooding and landslides in the states of Barinas, Mérida, Trujillo, and Táchira. Local and national authorities agree that this has been the strongest rain episode of the season in the Andean region. In response to this situation, on 25 June, the government activated the "Andes 2025" Emergency Plan, which includes the mobilization of the Bolivarian National Armed Forces, Civil Protection, and regional authorities to carry out evacuations, clear blocked roads, assist isolated communities, and mitigate the effects of flooding and landslides ... As of Friday, 20 June, the passage of the first eight tropical waves had already caused persistent and intense rainfall, resulting in river overflows and widespread flooding. The most affected states include Zulia, Barinas, Mérida, Apure, and Trujillo, with additional flooding reported in Bolívar and Sucre. (IFRC, 10 Jul 2025)