Record Floods Devastate Córdoba: 69,000 Displaced, State of Emergency Declared

Floods Devastate Córdoba, Leaving Trail of Destruction and Displacement

The Andean region of Colombia was hit by its worst flood in decades, as the Magdalena River burst its banks and submerged 80% of Córdoba department. The disaster has left a trail of devastation, with over 69,000 families forced to flee their homes and seek shelter elsewhere. At least 18 people have lost their lives, while nearly 4,300 homes were destroyed, leaving countless others without access to basic necessities like food, water, and medical care.