On 12 November 2025, President Gustavo Petro signed Decree 1193, officially prolonging the “situación de desastre nacional” (situation of national disaster) for 12 more months.
This decision came after a 59% increase in climate-variability events during the period from 13 November 2024 to 31 October 2025, rising from 1,758 events to 2,793.
The extension aims to strengthen Colombia’s capacity to respond, rebuild, and coordinate recovery efforts, especially in the most affected areas.
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According to the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management (UNGRD), around 842,000 people have been affected across 250 municipalities in 29 departments due to heavy rains, landslides, and other weather disasters.
The government warns there is a 71% probability of La Niña conditions between October and December 2025, which could further increase the risk of intense rainfall in many regions.
Under this extended disaster status, the UNGRD will continue monitoring, guiding recovery, and managing inter-institutional coordination to deal with emergencies.
What Does This Mean for Colombia?
Increased Action: The government can mobilise more resources faster — both for emergency relief and long-term reconstruction.
More Support for Affected Areas: Regions hit hardest by floods, landslides, and other climate events will continue to receive focused aid.
Planning for Future Risks: Authorities are preparing for possible La Niña-related rainfall, which could lead to further disasters.
Legal and Financial Tools: The declaration enables extraordinary government powers to reallocate funds and coordinate across agencies.
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