The rainfall that has wreaked havoc in the last week along the Colombian Caribbean will continue to be active for the next five days, the General Maritime Directorate (Dimar) reported on Monday, through the National Marine Meteorological Service (SMMN).
The news comes after days of intense rains that have caused numerous damages in this region of the South American country.
In the municipality of Piojo, in the department of Atlántico, 82 families were affected and 10 were evacuated, due to the overflow of the Loma Grande stream, reported the Colombian Civil Defense.
In Santa Marta, the Colombian department of Magdalena, the mayor’s office ordered on Sunday “the closure of beaches and resorts in the city, due to the high tide and strong wind that is recorded, due to weather conditions.”
On Saturday, the constant rains caused flooding and landslides in the city of Cartagena, in the Department of Atlántico, even in tourist areas such as the historic center, where several roads collapsed. In addition, some homes were affected and trees fell by local authorities.
According to the Institute of Hydrology, Meteorology and Environmental Studies IDEAM and the CIOH, heavy rainfall is caused by low pressure in the Caribbean Sea and part of the Atlantic Ocean.
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