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In Yapacaní the torrential rain flooded several neighborhoods and damaged part of the highway

In Yapacaní the torrential rain flooded several neighborhoods and damaged part of the highway

February 17, 2023, 9:32 AM

February 17, 2023, 9:32 AM

The torrential rain that fell since the early hours of this Friday in the Yapacani Municipality it flooded several neighborhoods and caused the overflow of two streams that damaged part of the highway that connects Santa Cruz with Cochabamba. Turriles have been placed to warn drivers who circulate in the area, to avoid accidents.

There are remains of palisades on the Santa Cruz-Cochabamba highway / Photo: Soledad Prado

According to the report by José Manuel Ignacio Fita, head of the Unit of Risk Management of the Mayor’s Office of Yapacaní, the neighborhoods most affected by heavy rains are located in districts 1, 2 and 4 of the urban area.

Because on Wednesday, February 15, the Red alert by forecast of rains and river overflows Neighbors were asked to vacate their homes temporarily.

In Yapacaní the torrential rain flooded several neighborhoods and damaged part of the highway

Flooded houses in Yapacaní / Photo: Soledad Prado

EL DEBER made a tour from the early hours of this Friday through different areas and was able to show how tothey denied the streets and avenues in a short time and the entrance of the water to the houses.

Likewise, the overflow of two streams near the highway. The water covered the route and damaged part of it. Currently, between kilometer 7 and 9, remains of the palisade can be seen, so the circulation of motorized vehicles is carried out with caution.

In Yapacaní the torrential rain flooded several neighborhoods and damaged part of the highwayPart of the highway damaged by the overflow of two streams / Photo: Soledad Prado

Meanwhile, the director of Traffic and Transportation of the municipality of Yapacaní, Jesús Calixto, reported that has asked the ABC for help for the repair of the sections of the Santa Cruz-Cochabamba highway that were damaged by heavy rains, which according to the forecast will continue until this Sunday, February 19. Regarding the urban area, the official indicated that with the help of the machinery the remains of palisades will be cleaned,

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