# El Niño drought and fires kill 365 cattle in Colombia's Huila

El Niño drought and wildfires have killed 365 cattle and displaced thousands in Colombia's Huila department.

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According to the Federation of Colombian Cattle Producers (Fedegán), 365 cattle have died in the Huila department due to the El Niño phenomenon between June 1 and August 25. [^1]

The total economic losses for the cattle sector attributed to El Niño and fires amount to $75.327 million. [^2]

Fedegán reported total losses of $75.327 million for the Colombian cattle industry over the last 86 days due to El Niño and wildfires. [^3]

In total, the reported events have caused the death of 15,515 cattle, in addition to affecting extensive areas intended for livestock activity. [^4]

Forests fires have consumed 32,960 hectares in Colombia, while 222,561 hectares remain at risk. [^5]

In the Huila department, 1,037 cattle have been displaced and 243,055 hectares have been affected by the drought. [^6]

El Niño is estimated to have caused $70.833 million in losses for the cattle sector during the analyzed period in Colombia. [^7]

José Félix Lafaurie Rivera, executive president of Fedegán, stated that 19 departments, equivalent to 60% of the national territory, were affected by the climate phenomena. [^8]

Of the total losses, $41.518 million correspond to the value of dead cattle, while $17.537 million relate to reduced production of meat, milk, and dairy derivatives. [^9]

José Félix Lafaurie Rivera, executive president of Fedegán, stated that the guild has requested a national government plan for risk management and prevention against the El Niño phenomenon. [^10]

The departments of Magdalena, Sucre, and La Guajira are suffering critically from El Niño, with reduced water and food availability for livestock, leading to thousands of deaths and displacements. [^11]

## What this stands on

1. According to the Federation of Colombian Cattle Producers (Fedegán), 365 cattle have died in the Huila department due to the El Niño phenomenon between June 1 and August 25. (lanacion, News)
2. The total economic losses for the cattle sector attributed to El Niño and fires amount to $75.327 million. (lanacion, News)
3. Fedegán reported total losses of $75.327 million for the Colombian cattle industry over the last 86 days due to El Niño and wildfires. (Portafolio, News)
4. In total, the reported events have caused the death of 15,515 cattle, in addition to affecting extensive areas intended for livestock activity. (El Colombiano, News)
5. Forests fires have consumed 32,960 hectares in Colombia, while 222,561 hectares remain at risk. (lanacion, News)
6. In the Huila department, 1,037 cattle have been displaced and 243,055 hectares have been affected by the drought. (lanacion, News)
7. El Niño is estimated to have caused $70.833 million in losses for the cattle sector during the analyzed period in Colombia. (Portafolio, News)
8. José Félix Lafaurie Rivera, executive president of Fedegán, stated that 19 departments, equivalent to 60% of the national territory, were affected by the climate phenomena. (Portafolio, News)
9. Of the total losses, $41.518 million correspond to the value of dead cattle, while $17.537 million relate to reduced production of meat, milk, and dairy derivatives. (Portafolio, News)
10. José Félix Lafaurie Rivera, executive president of Fedegán, stated that the guild has requested a national government plan for risk management and prevention against the El Niño phenomenon. (El Colombiano, News)
11. The departments of Magdalena, Sucre, and La Guajira are suffering critically from El Niño, with reduced water and food availability for livestock, leading to thousands of deaths and displacements. (El Colombiano, News)

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