Bolívar activates prevention for Cauca River floods
The breach of Caregato has once again raised alarms in La Mojana, Bolívar. Given the risk of increased levels in the Cauca River and other connected bodies of water, the governor of Bolívar, Yamil Arana, has made an urgent call for prevention in several municipalities in the south of the department.
TL;DR
- The Caregato breach has raised flood concerns in La Mojana, Bolívar.
- Governor Yamil Arana urged prevention measures in municipalities like San Jacinto del Cauca, Achí, and Montecristo.
- Red alert notifications were received from the La Mojana Early Warning and Forecasting Center and Ideam.
- Two flood waves are traveling down the Cauca River, potentially increasing water levels in connected waterways.
- The governor emphasized staying calm and following official guidance.
- The Bolívar Office of Disaster Risk Management is monitoring the situation and coordinating with local authorities.