(Colombian Army Photo via AP)BOGOTA, Colombia - An avalanche of water from three overflowing rivers swept through a small city in Colombia while people slept, destroying homes and killing at least 154 unsuspecting residents. Muddy water and debris quickly surged through the city's streets, toppling homes, ripping trees from their roots, lifting cars and trucks and carrying them downstream. According to the Red Cross, 400 people were injured and 220 believed missing. The Red Cross planned to set up a special unit in Mocoa Saturday afternoon to help relatives search for their loved ones. "In this moment, it's chaos," said Oscar Forero, a spokesman with the Colombian Red Cross.

Source: Bangkok Post April 01, 2017 21:22 UTC