Solidarity with Bolívar and Córdoba
It is impossible to ignore the tragedy that hundreds of families in the departments of Bolívar and Córdoba are experiencing due to floods associated with the entry of two cold fronts into the Colombian Caribbean this month.
TL;DR
- Hundreds of families in Bolívar and Córdoba are suffering from severe floods.
- At least five municipalities in Bolívar and more in Córdoba are in crisis.
- Over 69,000 families across 16 departments are affected nationwide.
- Bolívar has over 1,300 displaced persons and significant material losses.
- Authorities in Bolívar have requested a national emergency decree due to overwhelming regional response capacity.
- Montecristo, Arenal del Sur, San Jacinto del Cauca, and Tiquisio in Bolívar are heavily impacted.
- Official responses from the Governorate of Bolívar and the Mayor's Office of Cartagena are underway, coordinated by the Risk Management Office.
- The cold front has ceased, aiding relief efforts.
- Calamity declarations are expected for the most affected municipalities.
- Governor Yamil Arana of Bolívar stated that illegal mining has contributed to river sedimentation, exacerbating the floods.
- Córdoba faces immense damage, with nearly 43,000 families affected and over 35,000 hectares inundated, including areas on the left bank of the Sinú River that have never flooded before.
- Solidarity and aid are urged for the affected families.