Attention to the emergency generated by the rains in Facatativá ends: there are no more flooded areas
Shortly before 9:30 p.m. on Friday, March 20, the governor of Cundinamarca, Jorge Emilio Rey, declared an end to the emergency response caused by the rains on Wednesday, March 18.
TL;DR
- The emergency response for floods caused by heavy rains in Facatativá has been terminated.
- Water levels have descended to zero in affected areas, and there are no longer flooded zones in the urban perimeter.
- Emergency teams, in coordination with local authorities and military forces, worked for over 48 hours to control flooding and mitigate damage.
- Specific actions included dredging a river, using water pumps, and employing machinery to remove debris.
- While the Unified Command Post is lifted and specialized support teams are departing, monitoring will continue through the Municipal Risk Management Council.
- The municipality will manage the normalization phase, including fumigation to prevent health issues.
- Over 3,400 people were affected by the rains, and efforts to census victims and distribute donations are ongoing.