2022 Colombia landslides

In January and February 2022, landslides occurred in Colombia.

Palocabildo landslides

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2022 Tolima landslides
Date26–28 January 2022
LocationPalocabildo, Tolima
CauseRainfall
Deaths2

On 26–28 January 2022, two people were killed in Palocabildo, Tolima after heavy rainfall. Many power outages were reported.[1]

Dosquebradas landslide

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2022 Dosquebradas landslide
Date8–9 February 2022
LocationDosquebradas, Risaralda
CauseRainfall
Deaths14
Property damage5 homes

On 8 February 2022, in Dosquebradas, Risaralda, heavy rains caused a landslide, killing at least 14 people and destroying five homes. 35 people were hospitalized.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Colombia – Landslides (IDEAM, media)". Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
  2. ^ Homes engulfed as deadly landslide hits Colombia