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Risk of landslides forces evacuation of 12 homes in Itagüí
Twelve homes were evacuated in a rural area of Itagüí in the last few hours due to the risk they pose to their occupants if the rainy season continues, as is forecast.
TL;DR
- Twelve homes in Itagüí's El Porvenir 2 rural area were evacuated.
- Evacuations were prompted by structural damage and ground instability from heavy rainfall.
- The mayor's office is providing temporary rental subsidies to affected families.
- Municipal risk committee and firefighters will continue monitoring the area with geologists and structural engineers.
- Authorities urge proactive prevention measures against landslides and rising creek levels.