New storm alert in Colombia would affect Antioquia
The Colombian Caribbean is on alert for a climate threat that could intensify in the coming hours due to a tropical wave located in the center of the Caribbean Sea.
A climate alert has been activated in the Colombian Caribbean due to a tropical wave that could become a cyclone, with intense rains and electrical storms.
According to IDEAM, this new threat presents a 40% probability of cyclonic development in the next 48 hours and 80% in the next seven days that would add to the already constant storms and torrential rains.
Although a direct impact on Colombian territory is not expected, the interaction of this tropical wave with other atmospheric systems is generating dangerous conditions: heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong gusts of wind that could impact the Caribbean coast and the archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina.
The IDEAM alert
He Institute of Hydrology, Meteorology and Environmental Studies (IDEAM) has issued alerts at two levels for different areas of the country: state of “Surveillance” in the western Caribbean coast and “Notice” in the center and east of the coast, as well as in the island area. The risk of precipitation and winds that could alter the tide is latent, and the authorities have activated contingency protocols.
New storm alert in Colombia would affect Antioquia
The phenomenon is closely monitored by the Tropical Cyclone Warning Technical Table, made up of IDEAM, the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management (UNGRD), Dimar, and other entities.
The risk has led the departments of Magdalena, Atlántico, Cesar, San Andrés, Providencia and La Guajira Activate your contingency plans. Local authorities, with the support of national organizations such as Dimar and UNGRD, have called on the population to stay informed, prepare and avoid activities in risk areas.
Likewise, in the departments of Sucre, Córdoba, Antioquia and Chocóthe alert status is “Vigilance,” since they could be indirectly affected.
You may be interested in our other articles:
