Severe flooding triggered by persistent heavy rainfall since January 26, 2026, has left 44 people dead across 16 departments in Colombia as of February 11. Authorities report 12 000 homes damaged, 4 000 destroyed, and approximately 72 000 families affected in 104 municipalities. Additional rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours.
Torrential rains in early February 2026 triggered deadly floods and landslides across Colombia, killing at least 13 people, including seven buried by a mudslide in Nariño’s Mallama municipality.
At least 10 fatalities were reported following a massive landslide near the city of Medellín, Colombia, on June 24, 2025. Around 15 people remain missing, while 15 others were injured as the landslide buried multiple homes.
A deadly landslide struck Sabaneta, just south of Medellín, on Thursday, May 8, 2025, killing at least five people and leaving two missing amid ongoing heavy rains in Colombia’s Antioquia department. Rescue operations are underway as parts of the region remain under red alert.
At least one person died and dozens of homes were destroyed or damaged after heavy rains triggered severe floods in Itagüí municipality, Antioquia Department, during the early hours of Monday, May 5, 2025.
A landslide triggered by heavy rainfall hit the municipality of Dagua, Valle del Cauca Department, Colombia, on April 13, 2025, killing two people after burying their home. The incident took place along the Cali-Loboguerrero road, prompting the preventive evacuation of three nearby homes.
A cascade of rainwater and clogged drains submerged Bogotá’s streets on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, stranding vehicles and transforming a typical commute into hours of waiting as emergency crews worked to clear critical areas like Avenida Boyacá.
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.
A devastating mudflow struck Quetame, Colombia, late on July 17, 2023, resulting in at least 20 fatalities and leaving 9 individuals missing. The disaster, precipitated by intense rainfall, also led to significant property damage, including the destruction of several homes and a key trade route.
At least 80 people lost their lives and another 10 are still missing due to floods and landslides in Colombia since March 2022.
