2023-11-01 17:07:45
He orange alert for rains and the rainfall recorded in Cipolletti complicates the attendance of students at schools. From education they reported that classes are not suspendedexcept in cases of extreme need for each institution. Unter Cipolletti demands the “preventive suspension” of the teaching of classes.
The National Weather Service warned of the orange alert for heavy rains in the Confluencia area. In Cipolletti, Civil Protection insisted that residents take caution when traveling through the city and preferably avoid leaving their homes.
Due to this, the Unter Cipolletti teaching union demands that classes be suspended preventively. However, The coordination of the city’s School Council assured that the decision will be at the disposal of each institution.
«According to the building reality of each school, it will be suspended. “This is something extremely shameful and insufficient in the face of impassable streets and areas flooded by the accumulation of water.” they expressed from the teaching union.
In addition, the National University of Comahue (UNCo) also took preventive measures in response to the orange alert issued by the National Meteorological Service (SMN) due to “dangerous weather conditions” in the Confluence area.
In order to ensure the safety of its community, UNCo launched a governing resolution that provides for a administrative holiday starting at 1 p.m. and recommended that academic units reconsider academic activities, proasting them to virtual or suspending them.
Rain in Cipolletti: they ask not to leave the houses and there are already flooded streets
In the center of the city, and especially in the neighborhoods, the streets began to accumulate a large amount of water that prevents pedestrians from moving normally. This is a scenario that repeats itself in every rain storm. In some points, such as Mengelle Street, the water already exceeds the level of the sidewalk curb. In the case of Toschi Street, near the tracks, the water crosses from one side of the road to the other.
Yesterday, in the city, public services personnel had completed a large part of the operation to clean the streets following the wind alert. In Cipolletti the presence of fallen trees, broken branches and dirt was a problem.
Today, Civil Protection commented to Diario RÍO NEGRO which began with tours of various parts of the city to provide help to neighbors who require it. They also reported that in the “Days before, the staff of the public services secretariat carried out maintenance and cleaning of the storm drains.”
Among the recommendations, Civil Protection asked residents to avoid leaving their homes while the rainy season lasts. As well as check the condition of the roofs and drains. In case of any emergency, neighbors can contact 109 or 911.
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