The number of people affected by the flood emergency in Colombia has risen by 50,000 people in the last two weeks, bringing the total number affect to more than 2,100,000. Oxfam is increasing its aid effort and has already reached hundreds of people in seven localities across the flood zone. Oxfam plans to reach 200,000 people and is appealing for donations.
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