India, Aug. 13 -- A powerful earthquake in Colombia has left at least 220 people dead and hundreds injured, deepening humanitarian pressures in the western department of Choco, where communities were already struggling with food insecurity. Welthungerhilfe has announced 100,000 in emergency funding to support survivors.
Heavy Toll In Western Colombia
The earthquake struck on Monday, causing extensive damage across western Colombia. Many residents have been unable to return to damaged homes and face uncertainty over where they will stay in the coming days. The situation is particularly severe in Choco, one of the country's poorest regions, where hunger was already affecting families before the disaster.
The disaster has also disrupted bas...