FLOODS DEVASTATE NORTHERN COLOMBIA: At Least 22 Dead, Thousands Displaced

Torrential rains have unleashed devastation on northern Colombia, leaving a trail of death and displacement in its wake. The deluge that swept through departments like Cordoba and Sucre has left at least 22 people dead, over 120,000 displaced, and more than 50,000 families struggling for survival.

Colombia's fragile ecosystem has been ravaged by decades of environmental degradation and neglect, making it increasingly prone to extreme weather events. The country's unique topography has long made it vulnerable to natural disasters, a reality exacerbated by climate change and human activity.