This Saturday, the heavy rains recorded in the southwest of the department of Antioquia caused an avalanche that affected the villages of La Honda and Sarcitos in the municipality of Montebello. According to the authorities’ report, Although there were no human losses, at least 30 homes were completely destroyed.which left nearly 100 people homeless.
“About 30 homes were completely destroyed by the avalanche, fortunately there were no human losses. We have three injured people, two recovering in the municipality and another had to be taken to Medellín due to the severity of the injuries.“explained the mayor of Montebello, Óscar Ernesto Cuervo.
What will happen to those affected by the avalanche in Montebello?
Until now, Relief agencies have transferred at least 60 people to the urban area of Montebello, where the adaptation of shelters designed to serve families affected by the overflowing of the La Honda stream is underway. The emergency, which occurred in the La Puentecita hamlet, continues to be attended to by the authorities.
https://twitter.com/AndresJRendonC/status/1786822468109226260 We are in contact with all the Mayors where emergencies have occurred as a result of the rainy season. The Administrative Department of Risk Management of Antioquia and the Secretariat of Physical Infrastructure of Antioquia remain on alert,” explained the governor of Antioquia, Andrés Julián Rendón.
Apparently, due to the conditions of the road that connects La Puentecita with Montebello The relief agencies have not yet been able to approach the place where the emergency originated and where some families remain who, although they managed to evacuate their homes, have not been able to descend from the mountain.
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