At least 265 killed and declared a state of emergency in Colombia
The earthquake also caused the destruction of 11,347 houses and damaged 53.526, as well as 140 collapsed buildings, 1,819 damaged schools and 631 community centers
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The earthquake also caused the destruction of 11,347 houses and damaged 53.526, as well as 140 collapsed buildings, 1,819 damaged schools and 631 affected community centers, according to the latest balance sheet of the National Disaster Risk Management Unit (UNGRD), released by the President. The Colombian Head of State reported, in statements to journalists in Bogota on Wednesday, that 25,872 families were affected due to the earthquake, a total of 53,816 people. At least 265 dead and declared a state of emergency in Colombia.
Furthermore, The earthquake, of magnitude 7.4 on the Richter scale, according to the Colombian Geological Service, had its epicenter near San José del Palmar, in Chocó, one of the poorest provinces in the country. The President assured that the government's efforts are mainly focused on the location of the missing persons and indicated that they are working with all available resources and with the international help that is beginning to arrive in Colombia. "The impact is enormous and requires great determination and political will of the government," De la Espriella pointed out, adding that the tragedy occurs at a time of "budget crisis" for Colombia.
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The earthquake also caused the destruction of 11,347 houses and damaged 53.526, as well as 140 collapsed buildings, 1,819 damaged schools and 631 affected community centers, according to the latest balance sheet of the National Disaster Risk Management Unit (UNGRD), released by the President.
reliability low1/3 sourcesThe Colombian Head of State reported, in statements to journalists in Bogota on Wednesday, that 25,872 families were affected due to the earthquake, a total of 53,816 people.
reliability low1/3 sourcesAt least 265 dead and declared a state of emergency in Colombia.
reliability low1/3 sourcesThe earthquake, of magnitude 7.4 on the Richter scale, according to the Colombian Geological Service, had its epicenter near San José del Palmar, in Chocó, one of the poorest provinces in the country.
reliability low1/3 sourcesThe President assured that the government's efforts are mainly focused on the location of the missing persons and indicated that they are working with all available resources and with the international help that is beginning to arrive in Colombia.
reliability low1/3 sources"The impact is enormous and requires great determination and political will of the government," De la Espriella pointed out, adding that the tragedy occurs at a time of "budget crisis" for Colombia.
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