Floods in Cordoba could generate the loss of 6,400 jobs, according to Fenalco
There is no doubt that the floods in the country have caused all sorts of devastation in multiple departments affected by the emergency.
TL;DR
- Flooding in Córdoba has caused significant economic damage, impacting multiple departments.
- The commercial sector is severely affected, with an estimated loss of 6,400 jobs, mainly in Montería.
- Sand miners, truck drivers, and block makers are among the most affected professions.
- The livelihoods of many families depend on these activities, highlighting their importance to the local economy.
- Some sand mining activities are resuming as water levels in the Sinú River decrease.
- The Contraloría is overseeing the allocation and distribution of funds designated for emergency relief.
- The reactivation of planchoneros (raft operators) is also anticipated.