He Institute of Hydrology, Meteorology and Environmental Studies (Ideam) reported this Thursday, January 15, that various regions of Colombia will face adverse weather conditions this week.
A day of moderate to heavy rainfall and rainfall is expected in certain parts of the country. These conditions put into alert to the authorities and the population, with the possible risk of overflows, floods and effects on mobility.
The municipalities with the heaviest rains in Colombia
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The Ideam warned that for this Saturday they expect moderate to heavy rains in various sectors of the country, mainly in central, western and southern regions.
According to the official forecast, the heaviest rainfall will be concentrated in:
- Antioch.
- La Guajira.
- Magdalena.
- Atlantic.
- Cesar.
- Bolívar.
- Santander.
- Córdoba.
- Sucre.
- Caldas.
- Quindío.
- Risaralda.
- Tolima.
- He crashed.
- Cauca Valley.
- Narino.
- Cauca.
- Cundinamarca.
- Meta.
- Arauca.
- North of Santander.
- Guainía.
- Vichada.
- Amazonas.
- Caquetá.
- Guaviare.
In addition, the institution indicated that cloudiness and rain are expected for the beginning of the day, especially in downtown areas and south of the Caribbean and Andean regions. It should be noted that these weather conditions could last up to 48 hours.
What will the weather be like in the rest of the country?
Despite the humid conditions expected in more than a dozen regions, the meteorological entity indicated that in much of the national territory expected a dry weatherwith skies between clear and partly cloudy.
As for the Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalinait is predicted dry weather with no chance of rain in certain regions.
What precautions to take into account when faced with the Ideam weather alert?
The Ideam recommends to mayors, governors, farmers and the population in general:
- Carry out constant monitoring of the local climate.
- Take precautions against possible floods or landslides in regions with heavy rain.
- Save water in areas with a predicted water deficit.
How to protect yourself from possible electric shocks
- Find a safe haven.
- Do not expose yourself in open areas, under trees and tall metal structures.
- Avoid sports activities in open areas at the time of a storm.
- Secure and review the condition of roofs, and elevated structures that may collapse at any given time, above normal, due to strong winds.
- Carry out cleaning work on roofs, downspouts and drains.
