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Colombia - Landslide and floods (IDEAM, UNGRD, media) (ECHO Daily Flash of 13 December 2022)

  • A landslide event caused by past heavy rainfall occurred on 11 December in the outskirts of Quibdo city (Choco Department, western Colombia), and resulted in four fatalities, as reported by media. Two more people were rescued by authorities.
  • Furthermore, the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management (UNGRD) reports that floods affected 15 people in Pacho municipality (Cundinamarca department, central Colombia) and one family in Dos Quebradas municipality (Risarlda department, western-central Colombia).
  • Moderate rainfall is forecast on 12-13 December over most of Colombia.