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Colombia Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 254 as Rescue Teams Race against Time Over 3,000 Still Missing
The death toll from Colombia's 7.4-magnitude earthquake has risen to at least 254, with over 3,000 people still missing as rescue teams work around the clock to find survivors. The death toll from Colombia's devastating 7.4-magnitude earthquake has climbed to at least 254, with more than 3,000 people still missing as rescue teams race against time to find survivors. The earthquake, which struck western Colombia on Monday, has been described as the strongest recorded in the country in the 21st century. "The national government has deployed all its capabilities to protect lives, assist affected communities and deliver aid wherever it is needed," President Abelardo de la Espriella said in a national address. "Rescuing people still trapped under debris remains our top priority." The Scale of Destruction Cali, one of the hardest-hit cities, reported 95 deaths, with 239 people still trapped and 949 injured. Pereira, another heavily affected city, recorded 90 fatalities. The earthquake has caused extensive damage across at least 16 departments, including Chocó, Caldas, Risaralda, Quindío and Valle del Cauca. According to the Colombian Association of Capital Cities, 15...
