Zaragoza ” width=”1546″ height=”1014″ srcset=”https://www.teleantioquia.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/vlcsnap-2024-11-17-13h22m23s448-e1731878447564.jpg 1546w, https://www.teleantioquia.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/vlcsnap-2024-11-17-13h22m23s448-e1731878447564-300×197.jpg 300w, https://www.teleantioquia.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/vlcsnap-2024-11-17-13h22m23s448-e1731878447564-1024×672.jpg 1024w, https://www.teleantioquia.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/vlcsnap-2024-11-17-13h22m23s448-e1731878447564-768×504.jpg 768w, https://www.teleantioquia.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/vlcsnap-2024-11-17-13h22m23s448-e1731878447564-1536×1007.jpg 1536w” sizes=”(max-width: 1546px) 100vw, 1546px”/>As a result of a ravine, the municipality in Bajo Cauca was flooded. Photo: Social networks
In the municipality of Zaragoza, in Bajo Cauca, Antioquia, the overflow of the La Oca stream once again altered the daily lives of the inhabitants. The heavy rains recorded in recent days caused the flow of the stream to overflow, flooding streets and homes, leaving several families affected.
According to local testimonies, this phenomenon is not new: the stream has overflowed on multiple occasions in recent years, becoming a serious recurring problem for the community. Although no fatalities have been reported, the material damage is significant, and municipal authorities have activated emergency protocols to address the situation.
Floods turned streets into rivers
The images and videos shared by residents show how some streets in Zaragoza were transformed into real rivers. The water reached worrying levels, even reaching the waists of those who ventured to cross the flooded areas.
The magnitude of the overflow not only affected homes, but also businesses and main roads, interrupting traffic and leaving the community practically isolated in some sectors. The intense rains that hit the region during this season are the main factor behind these emergencies.
Response from authorities and medical care
Faced with the emergency, local authorities have begun tours of the affected neighborhoods to carry out a detailed inventory of the damage and guarantee that affected families receive help. Priorities include supplying food, providing temporary shelter and assessing structural risks in flooded homes.
The Zaragoza medical center has also declared a state of preventive alert to address possible health emergencies related to the flood, such as respiratory diseases, skin infections or outbreaks of water-borne diseases.
2024-11-17 22:30:00
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How are local authorities and community organizations addressing the needs of those affected by the flooding?
**Interview with Juan Pérez, Local Community Leader in Zaragoza, Bajo Cauca**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Juan. Can you tell us what happened in Zaragoza recently?
**Juan Pérez:** Thank you for having me. Sadly, we experienced significant flooding in Zaragoza due to the overflow of the La Oca stream. The heavy rains we’ve had in the past few days have worsened the situation, impacting many homes and disrupting daily life here.
**Interviewer:** How have the residents been affected by this flooding?
**Juan Pérez:** The flooding has displaced many families, damaging their homes and belongings. Some residents have lost access to essential services, and the local infrastructure is struggling to cope. People are facing challenges in getting food and medical supplies, which is a major concern.
**Interviewer:** What steps are being taken to assist those affected by the flood?
**Juan Pérez:** Local authorities, along with community organizations, are working tirelessly to provide immediate relief. We are setting up temporary shelters and distributing food and clothing to those in need. However, we are also advocating for longer-term solutions to address the underlying issues, such as improving drainage systems and flood prevention measures.
**Interviewer:** What do you think needs to be done moving forward to prevent such incidents in the future?
**Juan Pérez:** It’s crucial that we invest in infrastructure improvements and flood management systems. Furthermore, raising community awareness about the risks associated with heavy rains and proper land use can help. We also need support from regional and national governments to ensure we have the resources necessary to implement these changes.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Juan, for sharing your insights. Our thoughts are with the residents of Zaragoza during this challenging time.
**Juan Pérez:** Thank you for bringing attention to our situation. It’s vital for communities like ours to feel supported and heard.