The office of Disaster Risk Management of the department of Cesar has issued a red alert due to the risk of landslides in twelve municipalities.
The affected territories are Aguachica, Codazzi, Becerril, Chimichagua, Chiriguaná, Curumaní, González, La Gloria, Pailitas, Pelaya, Pueblo Bello and Río de Oro, also including the rural area of Valledupar.
Petra Romero, head of the Risk Management Office, pointed out that the La Niña Phenomenon is seriously impacting the region, causing damage in Gamarra, Pailitas, Curumaní, Manaure, Agustín Codazzi, Chimichagua and San Diego.
In addition to the municipalities on red alert, the municipalities of El Copey, La Jagua de Ibirico, La Paz, San Alberto, San Diego and Tamalameque are on orange alert, which implies that they must be prepared for a possible evacuation. San Martín is on yellow alert and must also be alert to possible risks.
The Risk Management Office recommends that the population, if they detect dangers, go to the shelters designated by the Local Response Plan and follow the instructions of the authorities and relief agencies to ensure their protection.
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