At least 19 dead by landslide in western Colombia

The landslide was caused by heavy rains in a rural area of ​​the municipality of Rosas.

At least 19 people have died and about 25 are missing in the Cauca Department, in western Colombia, due to a landslide that occurred early Sunday, according to a preliminary badessment of the victims.

The landslide was caused by heavy rains in a rural area of ​​the municipality of Rosas. After the incident was known, members of the relief agencies went there and started the relief work, although the land took several houses in front of them.

"At this moment, the unified command post is installed in the area, under the direction of the city council for risk management.Their members have confirmed that up to now, 19 people have died and that the search and the rescue are held with the authorities, "says the agency, according to the Colombian newspaper. The weather.

"The mbad movement generated by the rains recorded in the early morning leaves also affected in eight houses and the verification of others is done," he adds.

Colombian President Iván Duque has announced that he will visit the region to personally express his solidarity with the victims and meet local authorities and emergency services. "We will be in Rosas, Cauca, to bring them not only support for families, but also for them to feel supported by the state," said the president, who pledged victims, according to Caracol Radio.

Source: Radio Caracol