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State of emergency declared in Santander and Cundinamarca as fires ravage Colombian forests

Thursday, January 25, 2024Thursday, January 25, 2024

Colombia has declared a state of emergency in Santander and Cundinamarca, including the capital Bogota, as dozens of forest fires consume about 600 ha (1 483 acres) of land, fueled by record temperatures linked to the El Nino weather phenomenon.

Intense hailstorm hits Bogota, causing severe floods and traffic chaos

Thursday, November 2, 2017Friday, March 4, 2022

An intense hailstorm hit capital Bogota, Colombia on November 1, 2017, causing severe floods and impressive hail accumulations. The storm caused traffic collapse and serious damage across the city but there are no reports of injuries. Heavy rain, accompanied by hail…

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State of emergency declared in Santander and Cundinamarca as fires ravage Colombian forests

Intense hailstorm hits Bogota, causing severe floods and traffic chaos

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