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Colombia Declares National Disaster After 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Kills 111
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Colombia Declares National Disaster After 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Kills 111

From N1 Serbia · () Serbian

Translated from Serbian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News From a news agency Outcome reported
  • A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Colombia, prompting the government to declare a state of "national disaster."
  • The earthquake has resulted in at least 111 deaths and 87 injuries, with 61 buildings destroyed, including 37 homes.
  • The declaration aims to expedite aid mobilization and damage assessment, with rescue efforts prioritizing the search for survivors trapped under rubble.

The Colombian government has declared a state of "national disaster" following a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck the country. The devastating tremor has claimed the lives of at least 111 people and injured 87 others, according to the latest figures released by President Abelardo de la Esprijelja.

This declaration is intended to accelerate the mobilization of resources and facilitate a swift assessment of the damage caused by the earthquake. President De la Esprijelja, who chairs the Disaster Management Committee, emphasized that all available government capacities have been engaged to rescue lives, assist affected areas, and deliver necessary aid.

The government has engaged all available capacities to save lives, help the affected areas, and deliver aid wherever it is needed.

— Abelardo de la EsprijeljaSpeaking about the government's response to the earthquake and the declaration of national disaster.

The earthquake's destructive force has left a significant trail of damage. A total of 61 buildings have been completely destroyed, with 37 of those being residential structures. Rescue services are currently prioritizing the critical task of finding and saving individuals who remain trapped beneath the rubble.

The government's immediate focus is on providing relief and support to the affected population. The declaration of national disaster status underscores the severity of the situation and the urgent need for a coordinated response to mitigate the impact on communities.

The priority in the work of rescue services is the search and rescue of people trapped under the rubble.

— Abelardo de la EsprijeljaHighlighting the immediate focus of rescue operations following the earthquake.
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Originally published by N1 Serbia in Serbian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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