Rescue workers in Cali, Colombia, are continuing to search for survivors after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck on Monday, 10 August. The National Geological Service has described it as the worst earthquake in Colombia this century.
Cali, the country's third most populous city, has been severely affected, with Mayor Alejandro Éder reporting at least 95 fatalities. More than 50 buildings in the city have collapsed, including the four-storey Torres del Limonar building in the Capri neighbourhood.
As of Monday night, an estimated 25 people were believed to be trapped under rubble in Cali. Rescuers at the Torres del Limonar site have detected at least two people alive, with efforts underway to free them. One rescuer noted that about 10 people have been saved since the collapse.
Efraín Gallego, whose 80-year-old brother and his wife were buried in the Torres del Limonar collapse, expressed anguish but maintains hope for their survival. Volunteers are assisting rescue efforts, providing water, supplies, and equipment.