Destructive Landslide in Cauca Leaves 28 Dead
Heavy rains turned the peaceful streets of Rosas municipality into a tragic scene this Sunday. The landslide hit early that morning, wiping out families and homes in the rural part of the southwestern Colombian province of Cauca.
What the Disaster Relief Agency Reported
- On Monday, officials confirmed that 28 bodies have been recovered.
- They promised that rescue operations will restart tomorrow morning to search for more victims.
- At least five people were sent to hospitals.
- Eight houses were obliterated by the mud.
- A stretch of the Pan‑American Highway was blocked, halting traffic.
Why It Happens (and Why It’s a Bad Idea)
Colombia’s Andean hillsides are prone to landslides, especially when the rain piles up. The problem is magnified when people build informal homes or shoddy alleys on deforested slopes—just a recipe for disaster.
