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Colombia: Floods - DREF Operational Update #2 (MDRCO032)
By International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies at ReliefWeb
· June 26, 2026
· 3 min read
. Description of the EventDate of event 11-02-2026What happened, where and when? Between February 1 and 6, 2026, the Colombian Caribbean region was affected by an atypical hydrometeorological event associated with the anomalous latitudinal displacement of a cold front, which brought intense and prol
Key takeaway Therefore, the National Government declared a State of Economic, Social, and Ecological Emergency in the departments of Córdoba, Antioquia, La Guajira, Sucre, Bolívar, Cesar, Magdalena, and Chocó on February 11, through Decree No.
Why this matters
The recent floods in Colombia's Caribbean region have put a significant strain on the country's disaster response capabilities, with 520 emergency events recorded across 280 municipalities. The declarations of public calamity by the governments of Córdoba and Antioquia departments, as well as the National Government's declaration of a State of Economic, Social, and Ecological Emergency, highlight the severity of the situation. This disaster underscores the need for effective humanitarian relief efforts, which will likely involve faith-based organizations and other nonprofits accredited by entities like the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability. As the situation continues to unfold, it will be crucial to track the response efforts of these organizations, as well as the allocation of resources and aid to affected communities. The impact of the floods on rural and urban communities, including damage to homes, infrastructure, and livelihoods, will require a sustained and coordinated response to support recovery and rebuilding efforts.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
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What is this story about? . Description of the EventDate of event 11-02-2026What happened, where and when? Between February 1 and 6, 2026, the Colombian Caribbean region was affected by an atypical hydrometeorological event associated with the anomalous latitudinal displacement of a cold front, which brought intense and prol
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