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Colombia quake death toll tops 200 as rescuers search rubble
Rescuers dug through rubble in western Colombia on Tuesday after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake killed more than 200 people, according to local authorities. The quake struck near San Jose del Palmar on Monday…
The Story in Brief
Rescuers dug through rubble in western Colombia on Tuesday after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake killed more than 200 people, according to local authorities. The quake struck near San Jose del Palmar on Monday morning, flattening buildings in Cali, Pereira, and Manizales. Death toll estimates varied widely: Times Now reported 132 dead, The Federal 111, while later counts from local officials exceeded 200. President Abelardo de la Espriella declared an emergency and visited affected areas. Over 70 aftershocks have been recorded. Six airports were closed due to damage. India offered assistance.
The Indian Opinion
Headlines have swung from 111 to 250 dead, but early earthquake death tolls are often revised as communication improves. This disaster also shows how rural poverty in Choco complicates rescue, a reality glossed over in dramatic footage of city rubble. The number that will matter is the number of people still missing after three days.
Sources (4): timesnownews.com, thefederal.com, timesofindia.indiatimes.com, thehindu.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 4 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 4 sources.
