Landslide in Colombia
A landslide caused by heavy rainfall occurred on 9 January in the rural area of Rosas, Cauca in Colombia.
No fatalities have been reported however 715 people were affected from 12 different villages - some of which are isolated and unable to receive emergency aid and assistance. The affected 160 families will be relocated in due course.
In addition, the Pan-American Highway, between Popayan (Cauca) and Pasto (Narino), was blocked by the landslide hence inhibiting the movement of food and other essential supplies.
- Type of event
- Landslide
- Location of event
- Colombia
- Date of Charter Activation
- 2023-01-16
- Time of Charter Activation
- 21:20
- Time zone of Charter Activation
- UTC-05:00
- Charter Requestor
- National Unit for Disaster Risk Management (UNGRD)
- Activation ID
- 794
- Project Management
- Carlos Laverde (Servicio Geologico Colombiano)
- Value Adding
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