Lebrija River Overflow Leaves 64 Families Affected and One Dead in Santander
The overflow of the Lebrija River in the department of Santander has left 64 affected families, one deceased person, and several injured in the town of Vanegas.
TL;DR
- 64 families affected, one person deceased, and several injured in Vanegas, Santander.
- Land access is blocked due to 16 landslides caused by heavy rains.
- Air operations are underway from Palo Negro Airport in Lebrija to deliver humanitarian aid.
- Helicopter flights are transporting aid and evacuating vulnerable populations, prioritizing children and pregnant women.
- Approximately 200 people in Vanegas are affected and receiving attention.
- Residents reported the sudden overflow occurred around 4:30 AM.
- Material losses include livestock and the destruction of aqueducts.
- Rescue teams are working in difficult conditions to evacuate those in high-risk areas.
- Over four trucks of supplies, including food and survival kits, have been prepared for air transport.