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Heavy rainfall and flooding in Colombia

Overview

Heavy rainfall has triggered states of public calamity in multiple Colombian municipalities. In Soacha, Cundinamarca, Mayor Julián Sánchez issued Decree 119 of 2026 to mobilize resources for addressing flooding, erosion, and road damage. Authorities reported over 100 emergencies and the removal of nearly 980 cubic meters of debris since mid October.

In Norte de Santander, the municipality of Ocaña extended its own declaration of public calamity to manage emergencies caused by atypical rainfall and climate variability. These weather events have resulted in landslides, flooding, and traffic congestion. Emergency teams have been deployed to sectors such as Venecia and Los Arales to clear debris, manage blocked drainage systems, and provide humanitarian aid.

Entities

Yamile Ruíz · Julián Sánchez · Norte de Santander · Cundinamarca · Empresa de Acueducto y Alcantarillado de Bogotá

Timeline

  1. [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Ocaña declares public calamity following heavy rains and landslides

    Ocaña, Colombia, has extended its public calamity declaration following heavy rains that caused flooding, landslides, and infrastructure damage in several neighborhoods.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 7 sources
    Soacha declares public calamity following heavy rainfall

    Soacha has declared a public calamity following heavy rains that caused over 100 emergencies, flooding, and road damage, allowing the municipality to mobilize specialized resources for recovery.

Sources

areacucuta.com · diariocorreo.pe · laopinion.com.co