Colombia: Landslide kills 23 including many sheltering in house, rescue operation ongoing| Oneindia
The death toll from a mudslide in western Colombia has risen to 34, authorities have said. The mudslide struck a busy municipal road on Friday in a mountainous area connecting the cities of Quibdó and Medellín. The national disaster risk management unit had initially said in a statement that at least 18 people had been killed. The agency also said at least 35 injured people were taken to hospitals.
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00:00 The death toll from a devastating mudslide in western Colombia has tragically increased
00:12 to 34, as confirmed by authorities.
00:15 The catastrophic event occurred on Friday, affecting a bustling municipal road in a mountainous
00:20 region that links the cities of Quibdo and Medellin.
00:24 Initially reported by the National Disaster Risk Management Unit, a minimum of 18 lives
00:29 were lost in the disaster.
00:31 Additionally, the agency stated that at least 35 individuals who sustained injuries were
00:36 promptly transported to hospitals for medical attention.
00:40 The incident has prompted intensified rescue and recovery efforts as the affected communities
00:44 grapple with the aftermath of this harrowing event.
00:49 On Saturday, the Choco Governor's Office reported the updated death toll, establishing a unified
00:55 command post to efficiently manage search and rescue operations in the wake of the tragic
00:59 mudslide in western Colombia.
01:02 In an official statement, the Governor's Office disclosed that 17 bodies had been identified,
01:07 while efforts were underway to ascertain the identities of an additional 17 victims.
01:13 This information was subsequently validated by the Prosecutor's Office, solidifying the
01:17 grim toll of the disaster.
01:19 The coordinated response from local authorities reflects the urgency and gravity of the situation,
01:24 as they strive to bring clarity and support to the affected community.
01:29 Colombian Vice President Francia Marquez conveyed her heartfelt message via the social network
01:34 X, emphasizing the ongoing efforts in the search for individuals trapped beneath the
01:38 devastating mudslide.
01:40 Marquez disclosed that, regrettably, several children were among the victims, although
01:45 she refrained from providing a specific number.
01:48 In her post on X, she expressed deep sorrow for the loss of 33 lives in the tragedy.
01:53 The predominant number being children, based on preliminary reports from the affected territory.
01:59 The National Risk Management Unit did not specify the cause of the mudslide, but the
02:03 Defense Department reported on Friday night that continuous rainfall in the area was hampering
02:08 rescue operations.
02:09 A video shared on X seemingly captured the poignant moment of the mudslide, depicting
02:14 the side of a mountain cascading over the highway and engulfing several vehicles in
02:18 its path.
02:19 The visual documentation underscores the severity of the incident and the challenges
02:23 faced by emergency responders in the aftermath of this natural disaster.
02:29 President Gustavo Petro, in a Friday tweet, pledged the full support of his government
02:33 in the face of what he described as a "horrible tragedy."
02:37 The commitment reflects the gravity of the situation and the immediate response required
02:41 to address the aftermath of the mudslide in western Colombia.
02:45 Despite Colombia currently experiencing a period of drought, the country's Institute
02:49 of Hydrology, Meteorology and Environmental Studies had previously issued warnings about
02:53 the potential dangers posed by heavy rains in regions bordering the Pacific and the Amazon
02:58 rainforest.
03:00 This serves as a reminder of the complex and dynamic weather conditions in the area, contributing
03:05 to the challenges faced by the affected communities and rescue operations.
03:09 The acknowledgement of these environmental factors underscores the importance of ongoing
03:13 monitoring and preparedness in regions susceptible to natural disasters, as authorities work
03:18 to manage and mitigate the impact of communities at risk.
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