health
May 2, 2026
Floods in Ocaña leave more than 200 families affected
The water gave no warning in Ocaña and in a matter of minutes the streets of sectors like Las Delicias, 20 de Julio, Tejarito and Santa Eudocia became a dramatic scene where hundreds of families lost everything and were left with only what they were wearing.
TL;DR
- Sudden floods in Ocaña have caused widespread damage and left over 200 families affected.
- Sectors like Las Delicias, 20 de Julio, Tejarito, and Santa Eudocia experienced dramatic scenes as homes were inundated.
- Families lost their belongings and homes, with many left with only what they were wearing.
- Authorities and rescue teams are responding to the emergency, and the mayor is coordinating damage assessment, including in rural areas.
- At least 20 municipalities in the department are on red alert due to heavy rains, and the Francisco de Paula Santander international bridge is being monitored.