2023-11-01 13:18:10
In various parts of Cipolletti we can already see the consequences of the rainfall expected for today. Flooded streets, lack of taxis and precautionary operations are some of them. Yesterday, Tuesday, the cleaning work due to the wind storm in the city had finished.
The Interjurisdictional Basin Authority (AIC) reported that today, Wednesday, November 1, enters Cold polar air with southeasterly winds in valleys, plateaus, coasts and mountains. This will increase the chances of rain in the Upper Valley. In Cipolletti, the consequences of the rainfall that began in the early morning can already be seen.
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.
During days with prolonged rainfall, the focus is on the most remote and deprived neighborhoods of the city. In the case of the Costa Norte and Costa Sur neighborhoods, there is concern regarding their proximity to the river, which might increase its flow.
This is how the last flood in Cipolletti was experienced due to the flooding of the rivers
The flooding of the Neuquén River harmed many families in the Alto Valle, in total in Río Negro and Neuquén there are more than 200 evacuees. In Cipollettithe residents of each neighborhood They organized to provide help mutual during this situation. In some neighborhoods the water reached homeswhich has caused them to require a more urgent response.
In the neighborhoods that are located on the banks of the Neuquén River, the postcards are repeated. Flooded streets, water in the patios of homes and even inside some homes. Unfortunately, older adults are the most affected, since in many cases they are alone and face greater difficulties in coping with this situation.
In it neighborhood August 2 The neighbors explained during the floods that An arm of the river overflowed into the neighborhood. Consequentlya lot of families they had to take out the water in the homes.
Rain storm in Cipolletti: no taxis in the city
“We have a delay for more than an hour” and “there are no units available” These are the responses received by residents who resort to using the taxi service in Cipolletti every time it rains. Some companies directly cut their lines to prevent the call from coming in.
In Cipolletti, the lack of taxis on rainy days is already part of the daily panorama. Neighbors choose to walk in the rain, use public transportation, or those who have the possibility avoid leaving their homes.
Amid flooded streets, taxi drivers avoid picking up passengers. The story of the residents of Cipolletti states that when they want to request a cell phone the response is always “We have a delay of more than an hour” and upon accepting the wait, the vehicle never arrives.
In some taxi companies they say they do not have units available or they choose to pick up the phone and not receive calls.
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