Colombia – Thousands Hit by Floods in Nariño Department

Around 6,000 people have been affected by flooding from the overflowing Telembí River in the municipality of Barbacoas, Nariño Department in Colombia.

Flooding began around 06 December 2019, according to Colombia’s National Unit for Disaster Risk Management (UNGRD). No fatalities have been reported. UNGRD have distributed relief supplies to affected families.

Flooding along the Telembí River in the municipality of Barbacoas, Nariño Department. Photo: UNGRD
Flood clean up operations. Photo: La Fuerza de Tarea Conjunta Hércules

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