Tolima
The number of victims increased in the municipality of Honda, Tolima due to the overflow of the Magdalena rivera situation that has occurred since Friday morning.
Hundreds of pPeople have been transferred to shelters prepared by the Mayor’s Office of this municipalityfamilies who reside in the Pacho Mario, Panchigua, Caracolí, Planadas neighborhoods and some villages where the tributary overflowed.
At the same time, relief agencies report that In other parts of the city the reference level of the Magdalena River exceeded 8 metersareas in which it also threatens to overflow.
The mayor of Honda, Juan Enrique Rondón, announced that The red alert was declared on the banks of the Magdalena Riverbut they hope that this weekend tourist activities will develop normally in other parts of the city of bridges.
“The red alert is for the neighborhoods surrounding the Magdalena River, the rest of the municipality of Honda is not in danger. This weekend is a long weekend, we are a tourist municipality, we are willing to receive all visitors with the human warmth that has characterized us,” said Rondón.
On the other hand, in the northern area of Tolima Authorities report a rock fall on the Mariquita – Honda roada situation that has generated mobility problems.
On the other hand, it was attended the total closure of the Fresno – Manizales highway near Padua due to a landslide, at the site a vehicle was impacted by the force of nature.
At the departmental level, there are effects in more than 20 municipalities of Tolima. The region is on orange alert due to the rainy season.
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