(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – The Colombian authorities have ordered an investigation into a deadly landslide that swept through the south-western town of Mocoa.
The inquiry will focus on whether building regulations were enforced and whether officials had planned adequately for natural disasters.
At least 290 people are now known to have died in Saturday’s disaster and more than 300 are still missing.
About 2,700 residents are living in shelters.
Some areas remain without water and electricity, and police reinforcements have been sent in to deter looters.
“This is not about punishment it’s about prevention,” said national comptroller Edgardo Maya, who ordered the inquiry.
