Several sectors of Riohacha were left collapsed, where the rainfall during the last few hours caused emergencies and power interruptions.
The first official reports after the assessment made by the relief agencies after the rains this afternoon, report 10 neighborhoods that were flooded, in addition, some strategic sites such as the old and new markets and a shopping center were affected.
As has happened during every rainy season for many years, in the residential sector between Calle 7 between Carreras 4 and 7, the inhabitants must suffer hardship due to the water entering the homes.
“This situation occurs every year; We don’t see that there is a solution to anything, the homes are completely flooded, we spend a lot of work to be able to remove the water. It is unfortunate that there is no political will to solve these problems; rain cannot fall in Riohacha because it floods,” said a resident of the Riohacha Center.
Likewise, the merchants of the new market stated that these rains have caused discomfort and possible material damage to the premises and their merchandise. “The water has gotten into the hives, this is making the situation in Riohacha worse and worse,” reproached a merchant.
Likewise, they reported that at the Palace of Justice headquarters, water entered some offices, as well as the facilities of the Viva Wajiira Shopping Center.
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