At least seven people died as a result of a landslide caused by heavy rains in the municipality of Sabaneta, Department of Antioch (northwest of Colombia), on Thursday (8), said Governor Andrés Rendón in his account on social network X.
Rendon expressed condolences to the victims’ families and said that both he and Mayor Alder Cruz are working to deal with the impact.
Separately, Sabaneta City Hall informed its account on social network X that it opened two shelters to help the affected.
The agency also asked the public to give supplies such as non -perishable foods, blankets, rugs, clothing in good condition, personal hygiene kits and lanterns.
THE CNN He contacted the Office of the Governor of Antioch and the mayor of Sabaneta to ask about additional injuries and the number of victims, as well as more information about the situation, and is awaiting an answer.
Last year, heavy rains also caused severe damage in different regions of Colombia.
In November, heavy rains left more than 25,000 families homeless in the Chocó Department, according to the National Disaster Risk Management Unit (UNGRD).
This content was originally published in landliness leaves at least seven dead in Colombia on CNN Brazil.
Source: CNN Brasil
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