In the Colombian Caribbean, the festive long weekend will be spent water. The Institute of Hydrology, Meteorology and Environmental Studies (Ideam) announced that there will be heavy rains during Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
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Leidy Rodríguez, meteorologist from the Ideam Forecast and Alert Service Office, assured that an orange alert is in force due to the probability of stream formationas well as landslides, in the department of Atlantic.
“In some sectors, the rains are going to be persistentwhich is why alerts associated with the threat of landslides increase sudden crescents“said the official.
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According to Ideam, the alert for growth of streams corresponds to Juan de Acosta, Tubará and Puerto Colombia, while for landslides It is valid in Juan de Acosta, Luruaco, Piojó and Repelón.
Given the alert by landslidesthe Ideam recommended that citizens be attentive to the state of the ways. Likewise, he advised carrying out tours preferably during the day and identifying areas with threats from landslides or landslides.
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The entity also suggested to the community a monitoring permanent on very rainy days and seek refuge in safe areas. Furthermore, he stated that if the glide is on a road, it is necessary to inform the authorities and drivers to put them on alert.
Faced with the possibility of thunderstorms, strong winds or gales, the Ideam recommended that you look for a safe shelter, as well as not expose yourself in open areasunder trees and tall metal structures, as they could be subject to discharges.
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He also advised to avoid sport activities in open areas at the time of a storm and secure and check the condition of roofs, and structures elevated that can collapse at a given moment, above normal, due to strong winds.
