We have a preliminary census of 4,700 affected people due to rains in Cundinamarca: governor

More than 4,000 people are affected by the rains in the department of Cundinamarca.

We have a preliminary census of 4,700 affected people due to rains in Cundinamarca: governor

TL;DR

  • Over 4,700 people are affected by rains in Cundinamarca.
  • 56 municipalities have been affected, with 14 critical points identified.
  • Facatativá is severely impacted, with 20 neighborhoods and 10 rural areas affected.
  • 650 homes in four neighborhoods in Facatativá have been severely affected and still have high water levels.
  • The rains in Facatativá were comparable to four months' worth of rainfall in a single day.
  • The government is providing first-level emergency aid, including non-perishable food, mats, and essential items.
  • Rains have been affecting Cundinamarca for 18 months, with the current situation in Facatativá being unprecedented in at least 20 years.