Heavy rains in Villavicencio, Meta Department, Colombia, have caused severe flooding and the formation of a crater in the city center, resulting in widespread emergencies. The intense precipitation led to at least 19 critical points of concern and caused the death of one man who was caught in a landslide while sleeping. Authorities, including the mayor Alexander Baquero, reported that the rainfall was unusually heavy for the area. Rescue efforts have been ongoing, with six people saved by the Colombian Aerospace Force. The Office of Risk Management in Villavicencio estimated approximately 3,500 people affected by the flooding. The broader rainy season has impacted over 754 municipalities across Colombia, affecting nearly 168,000 families, with multiple landslides and floods reported in regions such as Boyacá, Chocó, and Vichada. The National Unit for Disaster Risk Management (UNGRD) recorded more than 2,700 emergencies during this rainy season. Additionally, flooding has affected several neighborhoods in southern Bogotá due to the rising waters of the Tunjuelito River. Meanwhile, separate incidents in Bogotá include a 25-year-old woman being critically injured after being run over by her ex-partner following a dispute. The ongoing climatic challenges coincide with a broader increase in climate-related disasters in Colombia, which have risen by 220% over the last decade, and global reports indicate record droughts since 2023.
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