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Flooding in Chihuahua, Mexico has claimed life of a person and closed an International Airport. Heavy rains caused the Cacahuateles and Nogales Rivers to overflow which flooded the Chihuahua International Airport in Northern Mexico. Chihuahua has received the rainfall in three hours equivalent to an entire year causing huge flood damage. Photo below shows a man being rescued from flood water by a helicopter in Chihuahua, Mexico (Xinhua/Oracio Chavez Ardizzoni). Original post: Natural Disasters List July 20, 2013

Hurricane Erick which is currently downgraded to a tropical depression has claimed life of one and left three missing in Mexico. Flood waters swept away a 44-year-old man in the Indio River in Mexico, AFP reported. Three others are reported to be missing in Xalisco area. Erick has caused extensive flood damage in Nayarit and left around 5,000 people homeless. A state of emergency has been declared by Governor Roberto Sandoval in Tepic. Erick reached the level of a category one hurricane on Saturday but on July 7 at 15:00 UTC, Erick was downgraded to a tropical storm. Erick is the fifth named storm and fourth hurricane of the 2013 Pacific hurricane season. Meanwhile another tropical storm Chantal is causing havoc in Barbados currently. Original post: Natural Disasters List July 9, 2013

US airlines have cancelled dozens of flights to and from Mexico City after Popocatepetl volcano spewed ash Thursday. US Airways, Delta, United, American and Alaska Airlines have cancelled their flights. Delta and American airlines have cancelled more than 40 flights into Mexico. According to Airport authorities, Popocatepetl volcano poses no risk to flights. Mexican airlines have continued their flights, BBC reported. Popocatepetl volcano lies 40 miles south-east of the airport. Original post: Natural Disasters List July 5, 2013

Hurricane Cosme in Mexico has claimed lives of at least two people, The Voice Of Russia reported. A gust of wind and strong Ocean wave hit a boat killing a tourist, Guerrero authorities said. In another incident, a police officer died along Mexico City-Acapulco road. At least 19 people are reported to be injured in the tragedy. On June 24, Cosme developed into a Category 1 hurricane. Meteorologists at the Servicio Meteorológico Nacional has expected a "moderate" hazard risk along southern Mexican coastline. Hurricane Barbara in Mexico in May 2013 claimed lives of at least six people. Hurricane damage was between  $750,000 to $1 million. Original post: Natural Disasters List June 25, 2013

Tropical storm Barry has claimed lives of at least three people in Mexico and left one missing in El Salvador. Tropical storm Barry has caused heavy rainfall from northern Nicaragua to South-Central Mexico. A woman and her child were swept away by the swollen river in Oaxaca. Another person was swept away in Veracruz. Barry made landfall in Veracruz, Mexico on June 20 and caused damages in at least eight municipalities in Veracruz. Three people were injured and at least 1,200 residents were evacuated earlier. Tropical storm Barry impact Mexico: At least two killed. Several landslides occurred in Guerrero and Puebla. El Salvador: One killed, two others injured by lightning. Nicaragua: Flooding reported in 14 districts in the Región Autónoma del Atlántico Norte. Honduras: At least 60 houses damaged in flooding, around 300 affected. Landslides reported in Iriona. Belize: At least 54 people evacuated from Hope Creek. Original post: Natural Disasters List June 24, 2013

At least one person has been killed in flooding in the Mexican city of Piedras Negras on the border with Texas. Mexican floods have damaged around 10,000 houses and left 40,000 peoples homeless. Piedras Negras received 60% of the rain usually seen in a full year, Fox news has reported quoting State government secretary Armando Luna Canales. Original post: Natural Disasters List June 16, 2013

M 5.8 strong earthquake shakes Mexico today, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake's epicenter was located 22km W of Jolalpan. It was 33.4 miles deep. The epicenter was in Guerrero state near the border of Puebla. Mexico earthquake caused landslides along several roads and collapsed walls in Jiutepec, Morelos. Luckily no injury has been reported (earthquake damage report below). Mexico is one of the world's most seismologically active regions.  05:19 UTC (local time 2013-06-15 22:19 @ epicenter) Mexico Earthquake Damage Report - Landslide in Tetipac -Taxco road, the road is closed and alternate routes are being used. - Landslide in Iguala-Chilpancingo road. - Landslide in Iguala-Cuernavaca road. - In Morelos another landlide caused material damage in 10 homes without causing injuries. - In the city of Jiutepec, Morelos 2 walls collapsed. - The roof of a shopping mall called “Plaza Galerias” in Morelos was da

Update June 2, 2013 Hurricane Barbara caused heavy rainfall in Southwestern Mexico and Central America. Death toll has risen to six with four still missing. Hurricane damage is expected between $750,000 to $1 million. Hurricane Barbara which made landfall Wednesday on southern Pacific coast of Mexico has claimed lives of at least two people. An old man from Colorado died near Puerto Escondido when Hurricane Barbara made landfall at mid afternoon as a Category 1. The 61-year-old man was surfing at Playa Azul. Another 26-year-old Mexican man drowned in Pinotepa Nacional, Reuters reported quoting  local emergency management officials. At least 14 fisherman in Tapanatepec, Oaxaca are still reported to be missing. Oaxaca officials have prepared emergency shelters and suspended schools in coastal areas following Hurricane Barbara in Mexico. According to the U.S. National Hurricane Center, Barbara has already weakened to a tropical storm by evening. Original post: Natural Disaste

Landslide in Hidalgo state of Mexico has claimed lives of at least seven people, Federal Police said. Landslide occurred on  the road and buried several vehicles and people when part of hill fall down. People of Tepeji del Rio had earlier mentioned about the unstable land in the area via twitter. Hailstorm in Tepeji, Mexico also injured four people and damaged 300 houses. Heavy rainfall and hailstorm in Tepeji del Rio caused landslide in the area. Original post: Natural Disasters List May 28, 2013

M 4.4 light earthquake shakes Puerto Vallarta, Mexico today, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake's epicenter was located 62 km S from Puerto Vallarta and 70 km S from Ixtapa, Jalisco, Mexico. It was 22.1 miles deep. Light to weak shaking was felt by the people of Puerto Vallarta, Cihuatlán, Bucerías, Colima and El Salto. Did you feel this earthquake? Kindly share your experience in the comment section below. 02:52 UTC (local time Saturday, May 04, 2013 at 09:52 PM @ epicenter) Epicenter Location 62 km S from Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico 70 km S from Ixtapa, Jalisco, Mexico 73 km WSW from El Salto, Jalisco, Mexico 630 km W from MEXICO CITY, D.F., Mexico Original post: Natural Disasters List May 5, 2013

Popocatepetl volcano in Mexico has spewed water vapor plume around 9:30 am today, CENAPRED reports. Steam and ash column from Popocatepetl volcano reached a maximum height of 400 m. As of 17:00 UTC, no ash fall has been recorded in Puebla. Related post: Recent volcano eruption in Mexico 2013 Following Puebla Civil Protection, ash plumes could reach north of the city of Puebla and in the municipalities of San Nicolas de los Ranchos, San Andrés Cholula and San Pedro. Tlaxcala is also on alert for possible ash fall. Update report will be added once available. Photo: Popocatepetl volcano in Mexico generated 2013/04/13 at 12:27 CDT; WebsCamDeMexico Original post: Natural Disasters List April 13, 2013

M 5.2 moderate earthquake shakes Mexico City and Ixtapa today, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake's epicenter was located 70 km far from Ixtapa. It was 33.3 miles deep. Tremor was even felt in capital Mexico City located about 290 km far from epicenter. Several people rushed out from their building in Ixtapa. Some people from Ixtapa are reporting minor cracks in their walls but it is yet to be officially confirmed. The 1985 Mexico City earthquake claimed lives of 10,000 plus. Earthquake also produced Tsunami. Feel free to add your experience with this earthquake in the comment section below. 03:45 UTC (local time Thursday, April 11, 2013 at 10:45 PM @ epicenter) Epicenter Location 29 km SE of Tres Palos, Guerrero, Mexico 44 km NNE of Zihuatanejo, Mexico 56 km NNW of Petatlan, Mexico 83 km SW of Huetamo de Nunez, Mexico Original post: Natural Disasters List April 12, 2013

Four earthquakes have been recorded within thirty minutes in Mexico today. The first had a magnitude of 5.5, the second one of 5.1 and other two were below magnitude 5. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the first quake's epicenter was located 17 km WSW of Santiago Pinotepa Nacional and 55 km SSE of Ometepec. It was 6.2 miles deep. Following USGS Pager Map, moderate shaking of MMI V will have felt by the people of Santiago Pinotepa Nacional, Pinotepa de Don Luis, San Pedro Jicayan, Santa Maria Huazolotitlan, San Andres Huaxpaltepec. People of Santiago Jamiltepec, Oaxaca de Juarez, Santa Cruz Xoxocotlan, Ciudad de Huajuapam de Leon, Chilpancingo de los Bravos and Acapulco de Juarez will have felt light to weak shaking. Related post: List of latest natural disasters in Mexico in 2013 Tremors were enough to shake buildings in capital city Mexico. Thousands of people were seen fleeing into the streets in Oaxaca, Mexico City and Pueblaas as soon as the quake alarms sou

Forest fire in San Luis Potosi region of Mexico has killed a woman of 55 years old. Multiples forest fires have burned 2,500 hectares and displaced more than 400 people. Forest fire in San Luis Potosi, commonly called SLP or simply San Luis in Mexico has killed a woman of 55 years old. Woman couldn't successfully fight the fire and died due to carbon monoxide poisoning in Tamuin. Around 11 forest fires are currently burning across San Luis Potosi. Forest fires in San Luis Potosi have burned 2,500 hectares and displaced more than 400 people. Most of the displaced people are from Lagunillas and Huasteca region. Following the news published by Xinhua quoting the secretary of the state cabinet, they would ask the federal government to declare a state of emergency regarding the forest fire in San Luis Potosi. Related post: Latest forest fire disaster in Mexico Forest fires are burning in Ciudad Valles, Lagunillas, Santa Catarina and Tamasopo Tamazunchale area. More than

This list contains all major natural disasters in Mexico in 2013 with detail report. Click for most recent natural disasters in Mexico September 2013 September 17: Landslide engulfs bus in Mexico At least 12 people died and eight others were injured when a landslide engulfed a bus in an eastern Mexican town. September 15: Hurricane Ingrid, Tropical Storm Manuel hit Mexico Heavy flooding and massive landslides caused by Tropical Storm Manuel and Hurricane Ingrid have claimed lives of at least 20 people in Mexico. September 10: Landslides in Mexico Landslides in Mexico have swept away two homes and killed eight people. September 7: Guatemala earthquake shakes Mexico and El Salvador M 6.5 very strong earthquake shakes Guatemala, Mexico and El Salvador today, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. August 2013 August 29: Tropical Storm Juliette hits Mexico resorts Tropical Storm Juliette has claimed life of one person at Pacific Mexican tourist resort of Cabo San Lucas early T

This list contains all major natural disasters in Mexico in 2012 with detail report. Click for most recent natural disasters in Mexico October 2012 October 8: Midnight California earthquake: Well felt in Los Mochis, Mexico M 6.0 strong earthquake shakes Gulf of California, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. September 2012 September 25: Classes suspended, tourists evacuated after M 6.2 quake in La Paz, Mexico M 6.2 very strong earthquake shakes Gulf of California off Mexico's Baja Peninsula, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. August 2012 August 27: Tsunami alert for Central America and Mexico Tsunami alert issued for Costa Rica, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala, Panama and Mexico. August 10: Three killed by Ernesto in Mexico Three killed and about 100 houses destroyed as the storm swept through the swampy state of Tabasco toward the Gulf of Mexico. August 8: Hurricane Ernesto in Mexico About 1,300 tourists evacuated from resorts in Mahuahal, Balacar and

Disaster Report: M 6.2 very strong earthquake shakes Gulf of California off Mexico's Baja Peninsula, the U.S. Geological Survey reported . Want to submit a News tip or story idea? Click here    Keep this page open or visit later to get update report. Check Worldwide Natural Disasters List + Detail Report    Did you feel this earthquake? - Share your experiences    Update More than 1,000 tourists were evacuated from  their hotels in the resort town of Los Cabos. However no damage or injury reported. Update Following Ivan Calderon, a Baja California Sur state civil protection official, classes in all the state of South Baja California has been suspended to check the possible damages. Update Aftershocks M 4.8 @ 06:17 local time ; 38 km (23 miles) N of La Paz M 4.6 @ 06:05 local time ; 52 km (32 miles) N of La Paz M 6.2 very strong earthquake shakes Gulf of California off Mexico's Baja Peninsula, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. According to the U.S. Geolo

Recent Natural Disasters In Mexico Recientes desastres naturales en México This list contains all major natural disasters in Mexico with detail report.  Esta lista contiene todos los grandes desastres naturales en México con el informe de los detalles. The most recent natural disasters are at the top of the list. Los desastres naturales más recientes se encuentran en la parte superior de la lista If certain natural disasters/hazards around your area aren't listed, kindly report through contact form Topics: Earthquake, Flood, Volcanic Eruption, Tornado, Tsunami, Wildfire, Drought, Hailstorm, Heat Wave, Hurricane, Epidemic, Famine, Lahar, Limnic Eruption, Mudflow, Solar Flare and other disasters. Temas: terremoto, inundación, erupción volcánica, tornado, tsunami, incendios forestales, sequía, granizo, olas de calor, huracanes, epidemias, el hambre, Lahar, erupción límnica, aluvión, Solar Flare y otros desastres. Note: The disaster here, includes only which are published in t

Disaster Report: Moderate Shallow Earthquake Recorded In Baja California, Mexico 27 km SW from Guadalupe Victoria. Weak Shaking Felt As Far As 100 km Radius.                                              Want To Share!! Let Others Know                                           Fill this Disaster form or write in comment section below  Follow Disaster Report @ facebook ( Disaster Report ), twitter ( Disaster_Update ) and Google + ( Disaster report )                              Keep This Page Open Or Visit Later To Get Update Report Recent Natural Disasters List Kindly leave your comments/experience with this quake below Did You Feel It? Click here Shakemap: USGS M 4.2 Moderate shallow earthquake recorded In Baja California, Mexico (@ 20 km depth) with epicenter located 27 km SW from Guadalupe Victoria . Light shaking of MMI IV will have felt above epicenter. Weak shaking is reported to be felt as far as San Diego, California . No damage or injuries rep

Disaster Report: Extremely Dangerous Earthquake Stuck Today (December 10 Local Time) In Balsas, Guerrero, Mexico. Heavy Damage To Life And Property Is Expected.                                     Did You Feel It!! Let Us Know                                          Fill this Disaster form or write in comment section below                              Keep This Page Open Or Visit Later To Get Update Report        Please start reading from lower part of the page to get detail report Recent Natural Disasters List USGS shake map UPDATE 11/12/2011 The official death toll has lowered to 2 (earlier was 3). More than 50 houses are reported to be damaged. Did you feel it?? Fill this and let others know UPDATE Three deaths confirmed (see below for detail) The earthquake of this magnitude is capable of causing severe damage , although the depth of this temblor lessened its impact . Parts of Mexico City rest on the shaky soil of a former lake bed, which tend