A significant emergency is unfolding in the area, with at least 49,214 people affected and 30,324 families impacted. The situation has exceeded local response capacity, with 3,771 injured and 241 fatalities reported across 13 departments. Damage to essential services and infrastructure, including housing and social services, is a major concern.

Many homes, educational institutions, and health facilities have been destroyed or damaged. Further details on the situation and response efforts are available from OCHA Colombia and humanitarian partners, who are working to address the large-scale humanitarian crisis and significant response gaps in affected areas.