Ref: DHAGVA - 97/0414
1. Regarding the activity of the
Popocatepetl Volcano (some 60 km west of Mexico City) , the UNDP/DHA Resident
Representative reports, after contact with the Government authorities,
that the red alert status has been lifted and that it now stands
at yellow alert status. The activity of the volcano has not increased,
nor have significant structural changes occurred. The crater of the volcano
faces away from Mexico City towards the bordering state of Puebla.
2.Preparedness measures are undertaken: the villages on the outskirts of the volcano (total population: 102, 000) are provided with ongoing information. The National Disaster Prevention Centre emits, every two hours, a report on the status on the activities of the volcano.
Telephone number: +41-22-917-1234
In case of emergency only: +41-22-917-2010
Desk Officers: Mr. Erik Haegglund, direct tel: +41-22-917-3299
Contact for media: Ms. M. Moulin-Acevedo, direct tel: +41-22-917-2856
Telex: 41 42 42 dha ch
Fax: +41-22-917-0023
E-mail: info@dha.unicc.org