During the last few hours, the rainfall recorded in the department of Cesar has gone from moderate to heavy, as part of the effects of the La Niña Phenomenon that has more than 30% of the municipalities of this department under water.
For this reason, the risk management authorities have issued alerts and remain at the technical table to offer responses to the natural events that would be occurring in the territory.
Heavy rains have been recorded, accompanied by electrical storms, in sectors of the center and west, with Valledupar, San Diego, Chiriguaná, Bosconia, Aguachica, Codazzi and Manaure being the municipalities most affected in recent hours.
Regarding the municipality of Valledupar, the diversion of a stream left more than twenty homes under water in the district of Guacoche, where several families lost everything and others were left homeless.
In the town of Guacoche, the diversion of a stream left several homes under water and the streets impassable.
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Regarding the municipality of San Diego, a total of 52 affected homes were recorded, distributed between the municipal seat and the district of Los Tupes, in addition to the Las Tablitas invasion, where the rains caused serious damage, said Petra Romero, head of the Disaster Risk Management Office in Cesar.
Other emergencies occurred in the Celedón village of the municipality of Chiriguaná, where the flooding of the Cesar River affected at least 90 families, so a day of humanitarian aid is being prepared in the area that includes markets and a health brigade to the trails of Los Mosquitos, Nueva Luz and Rancho, which include the four banks of the river.
According to the latest Ideam technical bulletin, in the Cesar there is a probability of sudden floods in the upper basin of the Cesar River and its tributaries, recommending special attention on the banks of the Guatapurí and Badillo rivers.
FORECASTS
According to the latest Ideam technical bulletin, in the Cesar there is a probability of sudden floods in the upper basin of the Cesar River and its tributaries, recommending special attention on the banks of the Guatapurí and Badillo rivers in the municipality of Valledupar, in sectors such as Chemesquemena and Vega Arriba townships.
Likewise, in the La Malena ravine at the height of the Patillal district in Valledupar. There is also a probability of sudden floods in the middle basin of the Cesar River, with special attention to the Sororia, Maracas, Santo Tomás and Tucuy rivers, the latter in the Serranía del Perijá. Special attention in the municipalities of Valledupar, Pueblo Bello, Agustín Codazzi, Becerril and La Jagua de Ibirico.
Moderate increases are reported in the level of the Ariguaní River and its tributaries, especially for the Ariguanicito River among other contributors to the left bank of the main channel, which is why special attention is recommended in the municipalities of Pueblo Bello, El Copey and Bosconia and Chimichagua.
Currently, the department’s Risk Management officials are carrying out the corresponding evaluations to identify the damage and determine the number of affected families.
SLIDE RISKS
Other emergencies that have been occurring in Cesar due to the winter wave are the risks of landslides in several municipalities of the department.
The Ideam keeps the municipality of González on red alert, while on orange alert are Aguachica, Agustín Codazzi, Chimichagua, Chiriguaná, Curumaní, El Copey, La Gloria, La Jagua De Ibirico, La Paz, Pailitas, Pelaya, Pueblo Bello, Río De Oro, San Alberto, San Diego, San Martín, Valledupar.
Likewise, Becerril, Bosconia, Manaure Balcón Del Cesar and Tamalameque are on yellow alert.
Due to the rainfall in recent days, there is moisture saturation in the soils, which gives rise to different levels of probability for the occurrence of landslides, in hillside and high slope areas.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Given the presence of the La Niña Phenomenon in Cesar, which is bringing heavy rains to the region and with it falls of trees, roofs, structures and other associated dangers, from the Cesar Risk Management and Climate Change Adaptation Office They recommend the community take the following precautions.
- Avoid going out during heavy rain: Unless absolutely necessary, stay indoors.
- Check the condition of your roofs: Make sure there are no loose or damaged tiles.
- Reinforce structures: Especially those that are older or made of less resistant materials
- Report trees at risk: If you notice trees that appear unstable, please inform local authorities so they can take preventive measures.
- Use quality materials: In any repair or new construction, prefer resistant and durable materials.
- Request professional help: If you have any questions or need for major repairs, contact qualified professionals.
- Be attentive to weather alerts: Follow the recommendations of the authorities and weather reports.
- Prepare for emergencies: Have a family emergency plan and make sure everyone knows what to do in case of a collapse or falling tree.
The authorities ask the community to take precautions against the winter wave that is hitting Cesar.
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