Colombia is facing a mounting humanitarian crisis after a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the western part of the country.
The death toll has now risen to 294, while nearly 4,000 people are injured and around 320 remain missing, according to authorities.
Cali and Pereira are among the hardest-hit cities, with widespread destruction reported across the region. More than 115,000 people have been affected, while thousands have been displaced from their homes.
Rescue teams, soldiers, firefighters and volunteers are continuing to search collapsed buildings, often working through unstable rubble in the hope of finding survivors.
But as more time passes, hopes of locating people alive are fading. Emergency crews are also dealing with continuing aftershocks, damaged roads and overwhelmed infrastructure.
Authorities are now shifting toward a broader humanitarian and recovery operation, providing shelter, food and medical assistance to affected communities.
The earthquake has left Colombia facing one of its most devastating natural disasters in decades, with rescue and reconstruction efforts expected to continue for weeks and months ahead.
