World + 44 more
Both Guatemala and Myanmar were affected by earthquakes during the reporting period. On 7 November, an earthquake of 7.2 magnitude struck the pacific coast of Guatemala, affecting more than 600,000 people followed by a second quake of 6.2 magnitude on 11 November. There were no immediate reports of...
Summary: Since 23 October 2012, the municipality of Comé in the department of Mono in the southwest part of Benin has experienced a cholera epidemic; currently counting 49 confirmed cases, 3 of which were reported in the neighbouring municipality of Houéyogbé. Samples of the 5 initially suspected...
Brazil + 5 more
HIGHLIGHTS: PERU: 1,690 people affected by rains. More than 560 houses destroyed. BRAZIL: 2,1 million people affected by rains. 38,000 people have evacuated their homes. CHILE: Forest fires are under control, 45,000 hectares were burnt. PARAGUAY & BRAZIL: Drought is affecting...