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Medellín could declare a state of public calamity due to an increase in rain emergencies. How many have there been in 2026?
The heavy rains that have affected Medellín so far in 2026 have authorities on alert. For this reason, the District Council for Risk Management recommended declaring a state of public calamity, a measure that would allow for faster action in affected areas.
TL;DR
- Medellín authorities are on alert due to heavy rains in 2026.
- The District Council for Risk Management recommended declaring a state of public calamity.
- A total of 1,442 emergencies have been attended in the city, with 487 caused by rain.
- Frequent problems include landslides, fallen trees, and floods.
- 61 landslides, 359 fallen tree incidents, and 67 flood reports have occurred.
- 635 technical inspections of affected properties have been conducted, leading to 317 evacuation recommendations (205 temporary, 112 permanent).
- The Director of Dagrd, Carlos Quintero, stressed the need for urgent measures.
- The District will soon announce whether it adopts the recommendation.
- Rainfall is predicted to continue and potentially intensify through April and May.
- Authorities urge citizens to monitor rivers and streams and report risks to emergency line 123.