Balance of the rain emergency in Colombia: more than 94,000 families affected

TL;DR

Over 94,000 families (254,531 people) affected by persistent rains in 17 departments.
149 emergencies reported in over 100 municipalities.
Preliminary balance: 17 deaths, 11,216 hectares flooded, 18,232 homes damaged, and 4,099 homes destroyed.
Córdoba is the most affected department, with two deaths and 70,424 families impacted.
La Guajira, Antioquia, Chocó, and Sucre are among the other highly affected departments.
183 roads and 55 bridges have been damaged, impacting transportation and economic activities, especially in the banana sector.
Agricultural sector affected, with livestock exposed to floods and crops like corn and beans experiencing losses.
Humanitarian organizations highlight that the crisis's impact transcends official figures.
UNGRD is providing humanitarian assistance, including food, bedding, and hygiene kits, and coordinating infrastructure repairs.
Ongoing monitoring by authorities; the balance may change as new official information is consolidated.

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