Marek Kučera 
On June 24, 2025, a catastrophic landslide struck a residential area near the city of Medellín, Colombia, causing widespread destruction and tragic loss of life. The massive earth movement buried multiple homes under tons of soil and debris, leading to at least 22 confirmed fatalities.
Emergency responders report that minimally 15 people remain missing, trapped beneath the rubble, while another minimally 15 residents were injured and rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment. Rescue operations are ongoing, with teams working tirelessly around the clock, using heavy machinery and search dogs in a desperate effort to locate survivors.
Preliminary investigations indicate that intense and prolonged rainfall in the region likely triggered the landslide, a common hazard in the steep, mountainous terrain surrounding Medellín during the rainy season. Authorities have declared the affected zone a disaster area, mobilizing additional emergency resources and coordinating relief efforts to assist displaced families.
Local officials are warning residents in vulnerable areas to stay alert as unstable slopes and saturated soils continue to pose a significant risk of further landslides. The tragedy underscores the urgent need for enhanced early warning systems and improved infrastructure to mitigate the impact of natural disasters in Colombia’s highland regions.
This devastating event is one of the deadliest landslides in the area in recent years, prompting a national response and expressions of solidarity from communities and government agencies across the country.
Colombia’s deadliest landslide was the 1985 Armero disaster, which resulted in over 20,000 fatalities. More recently, in December 2022, a landslide in Pueblo Rico claimed 34 lives.
Source: https://watchers.news/2025/06/25/ten-killed-massive-landslide-buries-homes-medellin-colombia/
