Colombia: Floods - Jul 1996 Updates

Ref: DHAGVA - 96/0206 SITUATION 1. Since early 1996, Colombia has been affected by unusually heavy rains causing floods mainly in the northern part of the country. The most affected region includes...

Summary Since January heavy rains have affected many parts of Colombia causing widespreaddamage due to flooding, and landslides. Over 200,000 persons have been directly affectedlosing their homes,...