Argentina: Landslides - Jan 2026

On 18 January 2026, the city of Comodoro Rivadavia, located in the province of Chubut, southern Argentina, registered landslides of significant magnitude in urban sectors located on unstable slopes, particularly in areas near Cerro Hermitte [...] The event took the form of ground displacement, deep cracks, deformation of roads and sidewalks, and structural damage to homes, putting the resident population at immediate risk.

It is estimated that approximately 1% to 5% of the urban population (between 5,500 and 10,500 people) has been affected, mainly by evacuations, temporary loss of housing, access restrictions, and disruption of basic services. [...] The authorities ordered preventive evacuations of families living in the areas most at risk, setting up temporary evacuation centers. In addition, a significant number of people evacuated on their own, moving to the homes of relatives, neighbors, or friends in safer areas of the city. It is estimated that more than 2,000 people remain temporarily displaced from their homes, with uncertainty regarding their relocation. (IFRC, 4 Feb 2026)