Thunderstorm hit Medellín and its surroundings: floods and fallen trees reported
Heavy rains continue to lash the capital of Antioquia, after local authorities confirmed a thunderstorm on Saturday afternoon, February 14, mainly in the center and west of Medellín.
TL;DR
- A severe thunderstorm with heavy rains and lightning struck Medellín and its surroundings on Saturday afternoon.
- Flooding was reported in several areas, including the Zamora neighborhood, the Cattle Fair underpass, Av. Paralela, and Autopista Norte.
- Fallen trees were also a significant issue, with one causing damage to electrical networks in Doce de Octubre.
- The storm also affected other municipalities in the Aburrá Valley, such as Envigado, Sabaneta, Itagüí, La Estrella, Caldas, Bello, and Copacabana.
- In Bello, La Madera stream overflowed, causing material damage in La Gabriela neighborhood.
- In Copacabana, La Chuscala stream overflowed, leading to flooding in San Juan.
- A metal parasol collapsed in Medellín, resulting in two people sustaining minor injuries.
- A landslide caused a total closure on the Medellín-El Santuario highway near Copacabana.