A complex humanitarian crisis has unfolded following a 4-magnitude earthquake. The disaster has resulted in significant loss of life, with 319 deaths reported, and 4,506 injuries. Additionally, 260 people remain missing.
The crisis has affected over 282,000 people across various regions. Afro-Colombian and Indigenous communities have been particularly hard hit. Infrastructure damage is substantial, with many homes destroyed or damaged, and numerous buildings collapsed.
Health facilities and schools have also sustained damage. Further details on the crisis, including the full extent of the damage and response efforts, are available from the source. Humanitarian needs remain high, with teams responding to the emergency in affected areas.
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