In a joint effort to prevent future floods and protect the community, cleaning work was carried out on the 7 canal in the municipality of El Retén, Magdalena. These actions, which included the removal of debris, sediment and vegetation that obstructed the normal flow of water, seek to mitigate the risks associated with the approaching winter season.
In addition to the cleaning tasks, dialogues have been carried out with local communities to promote citizen responsibility in the care of public spaces. The objective is to raise awareness among residents about the importance of keeping canals and rivers clean, in order to avoid flooding and other risks during the rainy period.
The authorities call on the community of the municipality of El Retén, Magdalena, to refrain from throwing garbage into the canals and rivers, and to report any situation that may affect the normal flow of water.
These measures are expected to help minimize the risks of flooding and other natural disasters in the region.
