Colombia Storm Damage: Funza Roofs Fly, Soacha Streets Flood |156 Homes Damaged, 1 Dead | World

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<p>Colombia storms and floods battered Funza and Soacha in Cundinamarca on October 15, 2026, leaving hundreds of families affected, homes damaged and major roads inundated.</p><p>In Funza, powerful winds tore roofing materials from homes, brought down trees and damaged electrical infrastructure. The October 15 preliminary official assessment reported 156 homes with roof damage, affecting 248 families and 842 people. Authorities began assessing damage and coordinating assistance for residents.</p><p>In neighbouring Soacha, torrential rain triggered severe flooding across residential areas and major roads. Floodwater covered sections of the Autopista Sur, stranded vehicles and disrupted traffic and TransMilenio services near Terreros and San Mateo. The emergency left one person dead and two others injured, according to local authorities.</p><p>Flooding affected sectors including Quintanares, La Capilla and the Cazucá industrial area. Emergency crews worked to clear debris, manage accumulated water and restore transport services.</p><p>Watch the latest footage and updates on the Colombia windstorm, heavy rainfall, flash flooding, damaged homes and emergency response in Funza and Soacha.</p>