environment
Cold front waves hit Bocagrande beaches and affect its infrastructure
The strong waves caused by the cold front battering the Caribbean have generated serious damage to Playa 3 in Cartagena, where coastal infrastructure damage and beach alterations are evident.
TL;DR
- Strong waves from a cold front have caused significant damage to coastal infrastructure at Playa 3.
- Damages include eroded beaches, broken piers, damaged lifeguard stations, and cracked boardwalks.
- The Office for Disaster Risk Management (OAGRD) is conducting prevention and intervention work, using heavy machinery to repair structures and clear debris.
- Other beaches like Marbella and El Cabrero have also experienced erosion and sand loss.
- Debris removal was conducted on February 8th in other parts of the city, including Avenida Santander.
- Authorities are maintaining preventative measures and urging the public to follow recommendations and avoid entering the sea.
- The events highlight the vulnerability of beaches to extreme weather and the need for long-term solutions.