The heavy rainfall recorded on the afternoon of this Monday, October 20, affected several areas of the Carabobo state, especially in the municipalities of Naguanagua, San Diego and Valencia, where flooding, falling walls and flooding in urbanizations and businesses were reported, according to local media and users on social networks.
According to EveningNotethe rains were accompanied by gusts of wind and caused the accumulation of water in sectors of Mañongo, San Diego and the southern area of Valencia.
In the Naguanagua municipality, residents of the El Rincón sector reported that the rainfall caused the collapse of a perimeter wall in the Doral Country residential complex, a fact that generated alarm among residents.
The count of NotiNaguanagua He explained that the situation also affected the Vía Venetto shopping center, where water entered the commercial facilities. “The situation alerted customers present in the shopping center,” he published.
Likewise, social media users reported that several parking lots in the Mañongo sector were flooded by the rivers of water that formed in a few hours, while in San Diego flooding was recorded on Don Julio Centeno Avenue, Yuma, La Esmeralda, El Morro and Campo Solo.
Radio America He noted that some communities remained without electricity service for more than three continuous hours due to weather conditions.
Authorities activate emergency teams
Regional authorities deployed security and rescue teams to the most affected areas to assess the damage and provide support to residents. Citizens were recommended to stay informed through official channels and avoid traveling through high-risk areas.
The governor of Carabobo, Rafael Lacavaurged the population to remain alert to the increase in the flow of the Cabriales River, which runs through the city of Valencia. “A growth in the Cabriales River bed has been reported, so We invite the population to take precautions to avoid impacts“said the regional authority in statements broadcast by local media.
Lacava recalled that, together with the Mayor’s Office of Valencia, recovery and drainage work has been carried out on Bolívar Avenue, near the Los Sauces sector, in order to improve traffic flow and reduce the impact of rain on roads.
The National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (Inameh) warned in its report this Monday about the development of cloudiness and precipitation in much of the national territory. The organization indicated that The rains could be more intense in the Central, Los Llanos, Andes and Zulia regionsdue to the passage of tropical wave number 48.
The meteorological situation will continue to be monitored by the authorities, while citizens in Carabobo report persistent flooding and material damage in several communities.
