More money for disaster

mocoa - Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos has extended the emergency for the area hit by landslides and floods. The government decided Monday to declare ' economic, social and environmental state of emergency ''. That should enable faster emergency funding.

There is an amount of 40 billion pesos, converted approximately 13 million euros available for the disaster. Also cookers 2000, 7000 blankets and mattresses 6000 are sent to Macoa.

In the natural disaster caused by heavy rain, certainly got 262 people dead. There is still searching for survivors and it is feared that the death toll rises further.

The president promised earlier compensation of 18 million pesos (over 5,600 euros) for each family who has been affected. He also promised to make quick work of rebuilding the city.

' We will accelerate the construction of a new hospital, 'Santos said Sunday. ' Healthcare in Mocoa will be better than it has ever been. '' In addition to the adoption of a new hospital, it was also decided to build an aqueduct to supply water.

FARC rebels also offered assistance. The rebels currently reside in various disarmament areas as part of the peace agreement reached between the government and FARC. At a distance of about three hours from Mocoa stay 400 rebels in a camp who want to help with the reconstruction.