BBVA will deliver humanitarian aid to more than 13,000 families affected by the winter wave in Colombia

Córdoba will concentrate the largest volume of BBVA donations Photo: BBVA Colombia website

BBVA will deliver humanitarian aid to more than 13,000 families affected by the winter wave in Colombia

TL;DR

  • BBVA Colombia is providing humanitarian aid to over 13,000 families affected by recent intense rains.
  • The aid includes kits with non-perishable food and basic hygiene items.
  • The most affected departments receiving aid are Córdoba, La Guajira, Magdalena, Atlántico, and Bolívar.
  • Córdoba will receive the largest volume of donations due to severe impact.
  • The distribution is in partnership with the Banco de Alimentos de Bogotá.
  • Colombia's Unit for National Disaster Risk Management reports at least 14 deaths and over 47,000 families affected across 14 departments.
  • A total of 111 climate-related events have been recorded, including floods, avalanches, and landslides.
  • Córdoba has the highest number of fatalities (five), followed by Magdalena (four) and La Guajira (at least one).