Heavy rains caused multiple rivers in the Putumayo province of southwestern Colombia to spill over their banks on April 1, resulting in flooding and landslides that killed more than 250 people and injured many hundreds. More than 200 people were still missing as of press time. The floods and landslides also washed away roads and bridges, hampering rescue efforts.
Heavy rains were predicted to continue, leaving 182 towns in a status of high alert for further flooding and slides.