Heavy rains in Bogotá cause road collapse and flooding

According to the alert system of the District Institute for Risk Management and Climate Change (Idiger), at this time it is raining in a large part of the city of Bogotá, especially in the towns of Usaquén, Chapinero, Barrios Unidos and Teusaquillo, Colombia.

The Ministry of Mobility reported that on Avenida Boyacá with Avenida Caracas, in the North-South direction, there is a flood generated by rains affecting the road. Also on Caracas avenue with 65 South street.

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There is also traffic disruption there. This in the town of Usme. Operation is suspended at the Usme Portal and Socorro, Consuelo and Molinos stations. The fleet begins returns at Calle 40 Sur station.

#At this time there are persistent rains in sectors of San Cristóbal, Usme, Ciudad Bolívar, Rafael Uribe Uribe and Tunjuelito.

We are attentive to any event or emergency situation that arises in this #FirstRainySeason

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— IDIGER (@IDIGER) March 19, 2023

The Bellavista station firefighters, for their part, secure the area and control associated risks in a flooding that occurs in several houses, in carrera 23 este with calle 92 sur. The support of the Acueducto and the Idiger was requested. A phenomenon of mass removal is also present at the site.

#IdigerInforma We are present in the Santa Ana neighborhood to the north of the city, Usaquén locality, to evaluate and carry out mud evacuation actions that due to the rains affect the roads and 4 houses in the sector. pic.twitter.com/dn523WSjYv

— IDIGER (@IDIGER) March 19, 2023

Remember that rain can reduce visibility and wet ground affect braking ability. Drive carefully.

A preventive evacuation is also carried out in TransMiCable due to storm risk. Once the alert ends, the commercial operation will resume.

On the street 119#04-79 The wall of a convent that is in the back of a gym has fallen and there is a strong smell of gas.

Idiger is present in the Santa Ana neighborhood of the Usaquén locality to evaluate and carry out mud evacuation actions that due to the rains affect the roads and four houses in the sector.

The Bogota Aqueduct and Sewer Company (EAAB), In order to safeguard the integrity of the visitors and the personnel in charge of the tours, the entrance to this path was suspended from this Sunday. The weather conditions affected the bridges that allow the passage to the road and represents a risk for visitors.

Source: Elcomercio

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