In Colombia the death toll in the mudflow reached 93 people
MOSCOW, 1 Jul — RIA Novosti. At least 93 people were killed as a result of mudflow in the capital of the Putumayo Department in Colombia, reports Reuters with reference to police.
UPDATE: #Colombia landslide leaves 93 dead in #Putumayo province, say local police https://t.co/JmGHPm1eMr pic.twitter.com/1lN3S78uNg
— The Straits Times (@STcom) April 1, 2017
Earlier it was reported about 24 dead and 65 injured.
In turn, the Agence France-Presse reported 92 dead and 180 wounded. Still about 200 people unaccounted for.
According to media reports, the cause of the accident was the heavy rains in the region, which lasted for several hours. This led to the exit of the river banks Sangoco and Mulato. It is reported that on the scene should arrive President Juan Manuel Santos.
Provoca Una avalancha 92 212 muertos y heridos en el sur de Colombia https://t.co/KUQFr5iXmK
— NotiPeniscola (@NotiPeniscola) April 1, 2017