Rescue efforts intensify as quake devastates western Colombia towns
Summary
A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 hit western Colombia, killing at least 132 people and damaging many buildings. Rescue teams, soldiers, and local people are working together to find survivors, while thousands of people are still reported missing.Key Facts
- The earthquake struck on Monday and affected cities including Cali, Quibdo, and Pereira.
- About 1,600 buildings have been damaged or collapsed due to the quake.
- More than 2,700 people were reported missing by Monday night.
- In El Cairo, near the quake's center, 80% of the town's buildings were damaged.
- Many houses made of sticks and mud fell during the earthquake.
- President Abelardo de la Espriella has deployed the military, police, engineers, rescue teams, and search dogs.
- The United States offered $15.5 million in emergency aid.
- The affected region is one of Colombia’s poorest and hardest to reach areas.
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