Uruguay - Severe weather (WHO PAHO, National Emergency System, INUMET) (ECHO Daily Flash of 13 May 2026)

Country: Uruguay Source: European Commission's Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations Heavy rainfall, strong winds, thunderstorms and very low temperatures have been affecting most of Uruguay since 8 May, causing floods and several severe weather-related incidents (mainly due to the strong wind) that have resulted in population evacuation and damage. WHO PAHO and the National Emergency System reports, as of 13 May, six displaced families, 85 affected fa