Transcript for Death toll rises to 273 as aid begins to arrive in disaster-struck Colombia

Turning out to the growing crisis in Colombia three days after a deadly month flood the death total has now surpassed 270. As the first funerals are being held for the victims. Hopes are now fading among rescuers who are still scrambling to try to find survivors. Days of torrential rains triggered an avalanche of mud water and debris that swept away entire neighborhoods. At least two when he 500 people are now homeless. S class for the weather in this country the worst is over for the southeast but only starting for the northeast the system has moved off the southern Atlantic coast but it's bringing. A round of heavy rain to the northeast overnight as you can see there. It should be gone by the morning rush hour but should make things a little rough in parts of New York before leaving the south the storm caused damage in northern Georgia. Including turn off that roof that's up a fire station there eleven tornadoes were reported in the state.

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