Colombia: Flooding leaves 14 people dead and over 47,000 families affected

Heavy rains caused by an unusual cold front from the northern hemisphere have triggered severe flooding across Colombia, leaving 14 people dead and affecting more than 47,000 families nationwide. The most critical situation is in Nariño, where an avalanche in the municipality of Mallama claimed seven lives. In Córdoba, flooding forced the temporary suspension of classes in 26 schools. Carlos Carrillo, director of the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management, confirmed that the emergency response system is active and coordinated with territorial authorities, military forces, and relief agencies to assist affected communities.

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