One person is missing after flash floods swept through areas of San Pablo in in the department of Nariño, Colombia.
Heavy rain fell from around 18 February 2022, affecting the municipalities of Santacruz, Túquerres, Los Andes and San Pablo.
One person was reported missing after being swept away by the overflow of the La Brisa stream in San Pablo. The municipal government said small landslides were also reported in the area. Roads have been blocked and drinking water supply interrupted in the area.
National Unit for Disaster Risk Management (UNGRD) has delivered relief supplies including 500 emergency kits and 1,500 blankets and mattresses to affected families. Around 550 homes have been affected or damaged.
Authorities with help from army personnel have begun clean up operations while the search for the missing person is continuing.
Civil Defence in Colombia also reported flooding in Barbacoas municipality of Nariño from 20 February. A total of 3,800 people have been affected and 1,120 homes damaged.
Social Media
#SanPablo, #Nariño | Tras desbordamiento y avenida torrencial registrada ayer, #AEstaHora entidades operativas del #SNGRD, en coordinación con @gobnarino y autoridades municipales mantienen acciones de búsqueda de una menor de 8 años que se encuentra desaparecida. pic.twitter.com/RWOiXH7hzI
— UNGRD🇨🇴 (@UNGRD) February 19, 2022
Instalamos el PMU en #SanPabloNariño para continuar con las labores incansables de búsqueda de la niña Ángela Gabriela Muñoz. Restablecer el acueducto, suministrar agua potable, habilitar las vías y brindar ayudas humanitarias para las personas más afectadas.#JhonRojasGobernador pic.twitter.com/ODmsMnoCf9
— Jhon Rojas (@jhonrojasca) February 19, 2022
Llegan a San Pablo – #Narino ayudas humanitarias: 500 kits de alimentación, 500 kits de aseo, 500 kits de cocina, 1.500 colchonetas y 1.500 frazadas destinadas a familias damnificadas y adultos mayores de hogar San José. @UNGRD@DagrdNarino @gobnarino @DefensaCivilCo pic.twitter.com/anZTSvSqJR
— Jhon Rojas (@jhonrojasca) February 20, 2022
