Floods in Chocó: disaster images due to winter emergency – Other Cities – Colombia

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Chocó is in a health emergency after the catastrophic consequences of the heavy rains. This winter season is leaving unfortunate postcards in various areas of the country.

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The heavy rains were recorded on the night of Friday, November 13, and affected the Chocó territory with river overflows and landslides in different municipalities.

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Rafael Bolaños, Head of the Chocó Disaster Risk Management Office, reported the unfortunate news of the death of a 14-year-old minor in Carmen de Atrato due to one of the landslides.

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“The sector most affected is in Carmen de Atrato, where there were multiple landslides. There are reports of destroyed homes and affected roads,” Bolaños said.

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Bolaños indicated that, in the municipality of Lloró, a pedestrian bridge that communicated that area with its administrative part was collapsed by the rising Andágueda River.

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The winter emergency has affected other territories in the country such as Dabeiba, in Antioquia, and Cartagena. In addition, San Andrés is in a state of alarm before the passage of Hurricane Iota.

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As of Sunday night, more than 700 families were reported affected by the winter emergency. They request urgent help.