Floods

Is the occupation by water in areas that are inhabited, are given by overflowing rivers, the tide rises above the usual level caused by landslides or tsunamis.

Situation in Colombia:

November 13, 1985 - The tragedy of Armero was an avalanche of mud and water caused by melting of the Nevado del Ruiz, caused by a volcanic eruption, causing the total destruction of the city of Armero with 25,000 deaths among whom was Omayra Sánchez girl

The floods in our country have caused enormous damage, including destruction of homes, transportation, and thousands of hectares of crops.Colombia needs everyone's help to get food, water and shelter for victims.

On 16 January, heavy rains in the area around the border of Colombia and Ecuador led to the Mira River overflowed. The flood caused the destruction of homes and crops, as well as the deaths of eight people and the disappearance of 22 others. This natural disaster occurred in a region already suffering from problems such as palm oil monoculture to produce biofuels, deforestation and lack of food sovereignty. The victims desperately need help to help them out of this difficult situation.