Rescue teams continue to search for survivors in areas affected by a powerful earthquake that struck Colombia on Monday, as the death toll has risen to 287 and 379 people are still missing. The 7.4-magnitude quake hit mainly the Pacific coast and the coffee-growing region in the west of the country. About 4 people were injured, while nearly 13 homes were damaged or destroyed.

On the sixth day of operations, professional and volunteer teams are searching collapsed buildings for survivors. Meanwhile, in areas where authorities have ruled out the possibility of survival, heavy machinery has begun removing rubble.

In some of the hardest-hit areas, families are still waiting for news of their loved ones. Funerals have begun, but authorities are struggling to manage the bodies. In the city of Cali, part of a morgue has collapsed and bodies are being transported to a morgue in Palmyra, about 30 kilometers away. Many relatives have come forward to identify their relatives. President Abelardo de la Esprieja has visited the affected areas and promised support for families left homeless, including help with rent payments.

Aid drives have been organized across the country. Citizens are collecting food, water, medicine, and clothing for affected families, while special points have been set up in Bogota to collect aid.

The international community has also announced support for Colombia. The United States has announced a new aid package of $11 million, bringing the total contribution to $26.5 million. Meanwhile, the World Bank has stated that it aims to mobilize $200 million for relief and recovery after the earthquake. In the affected areas, thousands of residents continue to stay in temporary accommodation, while rescue teams continue to work to find missing people and assess the damage.