Overflow of a stream leaves families affected in La Estrella, Antioquia
Heavy rainfall in the metropolitan area of the Aburrá Valley caused the overflow of the La Bermejala stream in the municipality of La Estrella, Antioquia.
TL;DR
- Heavy rainfall in the Aburrá Valley caused the La Bermejala stream in La Estrella, Antioquia to overflow.
- The overflow affected 34 people, with 12 homes sustaining significant damage to belongings and two businesses also reporting damages.
- A blockage in the stream's course, caused by intense rainfall, led to the overflow.
- Mud and debris were carried by the water, entering homes in the affected area.
- Emergency services have been activated, and affected residents are receiving humanitarian assistance while damages are assessed.
- This incident is one of several weather-related emergencies reported in Antioquia due to the ongoing rainy season.