They drain the improvised dam that has threatened five villages in Yolombó, Antioquia
A little over 15 years ago in the municipality of Yolombó, Nordeste antioqueño, the owner of a property located in the Puente Pavas sector built a dam, a point where four other small tributaries converge.
TL;DR
- A dam built over 15 years ago in Yolombó, Antioquia, posed a risk to five villages due to identified leaks and accumulated water.
- Authorities and the dam owner agreed to controlledly drain the water to prevent potential emergencies and a possible collapse.
- Geologists and civil engineers from Corantioquia approved the drainage process to expedite water removal and eliminate the risk.
- Yolombó has declared a state of public calamity due to severe rainfall, which has caused landslides, blocked roads, and collapsed the Remolino bridge, isolating several villages.
- The municipal administration is seeking support from the Antioquia government and other agencies to manage the ongoing emergencies.