Natural disasters

 Colombia..

is a country that is exposed to a variety of natural disasters due to its geographical location and climatic characteristics. Some of the most common natural disasters that affect Colombia and their consequences are the following:

Earthquakes: Colombia is in an active seismic zone and experiences earthquakes with some regularity. These events can cause significant damage to structures, cause injuries and loss of life, as well as disrupt basic services and infrastructure.

Floods: Heavy rains, especially during the rainy season between April and November, can lead to flooding in various regions of the country. These floods can affect entire communities, destroy homes, damage crops, interrupt basic services and cause population displacements.

Landslides: Heavy rains can also trigger landslides in hilly and steep areas. These landslides can destroy homes, block roads and cause fatalities.

 Hurricanes and Tropical Storms: Although Colombia is not directly hit by hurricanes with the same frequency as other countries in the Caribbean region, it can still be affected by tropical storms. These storms can cause high winds, coastal flooding, and damage to infrastructure.

 Volcanic eruptions: Colombia has several active volcanoes, such as Nevado del Ruiz and Galeras. Volcanic eruptions can generate lava flows, ash, and toxic gases, which pose a danger to nearby communities, can destroy crops, and affect air quality.

💢💢The consequences of these natural disasters can be devastating. Human lives can be lost, significant material damage suffered, forced displacement of the population, interruption of basic services such as drinking water and electricity, impact on agriculture and the economy, as well as long-term environmental damage. The Colombian government and emergency response organizations work to prevent and mitigate the effects of these disasters, as well as to provide assistance and reconstruction should they occur.

COVID- 19

The OMS said not to go out 

The Mayor said not to travel

The Mayor said not to go to school

The OMs said not to visit the elderly

The doctors said not to self-medicate

The OMS said to stay home 

The Mayor said to close the schools

The doctors said to vaccinate

The OMS said to do exercise

The doctors said keep your distance