How Work Has Progressed to Address Flooding in Facatativá in the Last 24 Hours
48 hours after the intense rains registered on Wednesday afternoon, March 18, in the municipality of Facatativá, Cundinamarca, the affected streets and homes are beginning to return to normal, although with millions in losses for some of the 3,400 affected people, from 600 family groups.
TL;DR
- Facatativá is seeing a return to normalcy after flooding caused by intense rains on March 18.
- The Botello River overflowed, affecting 15 neighborhoods and 10 rural areas, impacting 3,400 people.
- Authorities and emergency services, including CAR Cundinamarca and firefighters from Funza and Facatativá, are actively working on drainage and cleanup.
- The community has come together with emergency personnel to clear water and assist in the recovery process.
- Aid, including non-perishable food, hygiene items, and mattresses, is being distributed to those affected at the municipal coliseum, and donations are still being accepted.