The authorities advance monitoring in different municipalities of Santander.
The Acapulco sector, in Girón, was one of the areas most affected by floods caused by the growing tributaries.
After the heavy rains that were recorded in several municipalities of Santander, which were accompanied by thunderstorms and hail, Multiple emergencies were generated in the municipalities of Bucaramanga, Girón, Floridablanca, Lebrija and Betulia, SEgun reports from local authorities.
In Floridablanca, the sudden growing of La Ruitoca creek, on the road to Acapulco, dragged a motorcycle with two occupantsa father and his daughter. Who were rescued alive thanks to the rapid intervention of the Fire Department and the Ponalsa Group of the National Police. In addition, the fall of trees in the area was reported, which has affected mobility towards this rural sector.
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The sewerage system collapse In the Lagos II sector, where several homes were flooded and some vehicles suffered damage. The authorities advance the evaluation of the effects to establish the actions to follow.
In Girónthe rains caused the collapse of sewerage networks in different sectors, such as the El Palenque – Café Madrid, the Flanders Bridge and the El Poblado and Rincón de Girón neighborhoods. Also, drivers reported rock fall on the road to Palonegro airport and on the Bucaramanga – Girón road, which represents a high risk for mobility.
One of the most affected sectors was Acapulcowhere the growing tributaries caused floods that affected homes and the main roads. The inhabitants of this area made an urgent call to the authorities to receive assistance after the emergency.
Given this situation, the Office for Disaster Risk Management of the Department Coordinates actions with relief agencies to meet the effects recorded in more than five municipalities in the metropolitan area and surrounding municipalities.
The authorities reiterate the call to the community to maintain In alertavoid traveling through areas at risk of landslides, falls of sudden trees or growing, and do not try to cross rivers, streams or flooded streets, even if they appear shallow depth.
Source: Integrated information system
