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“We are completely devastated”: Flooding strikes Afro-Colombian and Indigenous communities already hit by earthquake
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· August 20, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Residents of a community along a river reported that water suddenly swept into homes, destroying belongings and leaving little time for evacuation.
Damage from flooding has worsened the situation for communities already affected by a recent earthquake. Residents of a community along a river reported that water suddenly swept into homes, destroying belongings and leaving little time for evacuation. Community efforts are underway to assess the damage and organize a response.
The flooding has destroyed food and crops and killed livestock, adding to the challenges faced by these communities. Further details on the situation and the communities' response are available. A recent earthquake had already caused significant disruption, and the flooding has now compounded the problems faced by these communities.
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Category: disaster Published: August 20, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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