Maximum alert due to the flooding of the San Juan River in Antioquia, activating alerts in municipalities in the southwest, communities must take extreme precautions.
The authorities have raised the alert levels in Andes, Garden, Hispania, Salgar and Venice due to the intense rains of the last few hours that have dangerously increased the flow of the region’s rivers.
In particular, an alert has been issued for the sudden rising of the San Juan Riverwhich threatens to affect multiple municipalities in its course, from Jardín to the Bolombolo district in Venice.
Firefighters and risk management personnel have asked riverside communities to evacuate preventively and move away from the riverbed. The nearby streams, such as San Agustín, Santa Bárbara and Cañada Hondaalso present significant increases in their flows, which increases the risk of overflows.
The next few hours will be crucial to define the impact of this season and its consequences in Antioquia.
Since the afternoon of Friday, November 8, the Municipal Council of Risk and Disaster Management (GRD) of Andes has been in constant communication with DAGRAN and other local authorities to report in real time what is happening with the riverbed.
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**Interview with Clara Mendoza, Community Leader in Apartado, Antioquia**
**Interviewer:** Clara, thank you for joining us today. The flooding situation in Apartado and surrounding municipalities has become quite alarming. Can you tell us about the recent events and how they are affecting the community?
**Clara Mendoza:** Thank you for having me. Yes, the floods have been devastating. Recently, we experienced a significant flood when a retaining wall broke down, affecting 25 families directly. Many roads and paths are now uncommunicated, making it incredibly hard for families to access essential services and for relief efforts to reach them.
**Interviewer:** That sounds really challenging. What is the current status of the alert levels, and how are local authorities responding to the situation?
**Clara Mendoza:** Authorities have issued a maximum alert primarily due to the rising waters of the San Juan River. This has put several municipalities, including Andes, Garden, Hispania, Salgar, and Venice, on high alert. While there have been some efforts to provide assistance, we are still waiting for more substantial help from the municipal government. The community is calling for immediate action to restore access and provide aid.
**Interviewer:** Can you share how the community is coping with these challenges? Are there any specific initiatives that have emerged in light of this crisis?
**Clara Mendoza:** The community is coming together to support each other. Neighbors are sharing resources, and some local organizations are organizing collection drives for food and clothing. However, the lack of clear communication and official support is making it difficult to coordinate these efforts effectively. We are also urging everyone to take extreme precautions and to stay alert for further weather alerts.
**Interviewer:** What message would you like to convey to those outside of Apartado regarding this situation?
**Clara Mendoza:** I would like to emphasize the importance of solidarity. The people of Apartado are resilient, but we need the support of the broader community, both in terms of resources and awareness. Floods like this can happen anywhere, and by supporting one another, we can better prepare and respond to these natural disasters.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Clara. Your insights are invaluable, and we hope the situation improves soon for you and your community.
**Clara Mendoza:** Thank you for your concern and for helping to raise awareness about our situation.