Alert for forest fire in the Perijá mountain range - Other Cities - Colombia

Inhabitants of the rural area of ​​the municipalities of Barrancas and Fonseca (La Guajira) show concern about the advance of a forest fire that has been recorded over the Perijá mountain range for about 15 days, and that it has compromised more than 90 hectares, so request helicopter support given the complexity of entering the sector.

Another concern is that they may run out of water, because the aqueduct that supplies the precious liquid to some 150 families in the area, is supplied by the spring located in the sector known as `La moma’, in the area of ​​Puerto López ( Fonseca), where the fire is registered and could destroy the pipe that transports the water.

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The emergency with forestry brigades

There are other situations at the country level that are being prioritized in attention, we are going to do everything possible so that we can count on that support as soon as possible

“It is advancing fast due to the strong breezes that they are making and we are fearing that the aqueduct hoses will catch on us and the ecosystem in the Yaya stream will end,” said José Álvarez, one of the residents of the area.

According to what was reported by the director of Risk and Disaster Management of the department, William Iguarán, the National Risk and Disaster Management Unit is expected to provide the helicopter assistance required to mitigate this emergency, that the area is difficult to access.

“There are other situations at the country level that are being prioritized in attention, we are going to do everything possible so that we can count on that support as soon as possible,” Iguarán said.

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Meanwhile, the authorities are trying to deal with the emergency with the forestry brigades and they hope that with some rainfall that is being recorded in the area, the conflagration can be controlled a little.

Iguarán, assured that in the municipality of Fonseca, there are people who have had to move a little from their farms, given the magnitude of the situation.

90 hectares affected

It moves fast due to the strong breezes that they are making and we are fearing that the aqueduct hoses will catch on us and the ecosystem in the Yaya stream will end.

The authorities in the region are collecting preliminary information and assessing the damage, analysis and needs in order to establish the actions required to address the situation in these two municipalities.

It is expected that the information may be consolidated today, however, it was known that there was an approximate estimate of 90 hectares of affected land.

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He explained that this situation is due to the less rainy season and that it will continue to occur in the department, for which he recommends that citizens carry out controlled burning.

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Alert in Yumbo for threats to councilors and risks in elections - Cali - Colombia

In Yumbo, the alarm remains in the face of reports of threats against four members of opposition parties.

One of them is Alianza Verde, which has been the target of political violence in recent years in this industrial town in Valle del Cauca.

They are four councilors who fear for their lives and insist that the authorities implement a greater security device to preserve their integrity.

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They are opposition lobbyists William Henao, from Alianza Verde; Fernando David Murgueitio, from Cambio Radical; William Jaramillo, from MAIS, and Andrés Cruz, from ASI.

According to Alianza Verde, councilor William Henao “received anonymous threats on his WhatsApp account, related to his political control activities that he carries out as a member of the opposition caucus before the mayor’s office of that municipality, especially with the public denunciations by the (alleged) excessive number of contracts for the provision of services during electoral times”.

According to the party, they far exceed what happens in other mayors’ offices in larger municipalities in Valle del Cauca.

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The mayor of Yumbo, Jhon Jairo Santamaría, said that he accompanies the complaint so that the Prosecutor’s Office investigates.

“The function of the councilors is covered by justice, the law and the Political Constitution, therefore, I respect their function and their actions focused on the respective controls and complaints,” added the president.

Valley with risks due to violence and fraud in elections

In the Electoral Observation Mission (MOE) they worked on a map of electoral risks in Cali with members of the Awamuy research hotbed, from the Javeriana University.

The information threw risks due to fraud and violence in 24 polling stations in Cali, some in communes 13, 14 and 15 of Aguablanca. But they would be greater in 14. There would also be risks in commune 21, also in the east, and in 20, where Siloé is, on the hillside.

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Another municipality in the Valley with factors indicative of electoral fraud and factors of violence is Buga.

The Cairo municipality, in the north, has a medium risk of fraud in Chamber elections due to fraud, while Versailles, for Senate.

Municipalities at risk of violence, with a high and extreme risk index are Cali, Yumbo, Bolívar and Buenaventura. In this list of high risks, according to the EOM, Buga, Florida, Jamundí and Tuluá also appear.

For the regional coordinator of the EOM, Alejandro Sánchez, it is necessary that institutional efforts be concentrated in such a way that irregularities can be detected.

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Santa Marta in orange alert due to strong winds - Other Cities - Colombia

Santa Marta during recent weeks has been hit by strong gusts of wind that wreak havoc in different areas of the urban area.

Fallen trees, damage to electrical infrastructure, as well as roofless businesses and homes, are part of the panorama left by the breezes that are stronger at night.

Relief agencies declared an orange alert in the face of emergencies unleashed by the dry season.

One of the cases that alerted was due to the fall of a leafy tree, which after being uprooted by the wind fell on a house. Fortunately, the building was vacant and there were no injuries.

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Likewise, the temperature and the winds have triggered the number of vegetation cover fires. Firefighters deal with four to five conflagrations a day, demanding the maximum of their capacity.

Jorge Lizazo, head of the Advisory Office attached to the office of Mayor Virna Johnson, explained that “the hydrometeorological and meteorological conditions that give rise to the declaration of alerts by Ideam, are due to the phenomenon of intra-seasonal variability of the climate known as the dry season or less rain, which is expected to last until March 14.

According to the information provided by the Ideam, the threats are moderate, however, the territory could experience gusts of wind between 46 and 64 km/h, moving in a northeasterly direction; meanwhile the wave height will vary between 2.0 and 4.0 meters.

Recommendations for orange alert

In Santa Marta, different recommendations have been issued to avoid risks and complications during the current weather conditions.

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Among other warnings they suggest not to park vehicles under trees, power poles, billboards or other types of elements that can fall due to the effect of the winds.

Also deposit garbage in its place, to reduce the risk of fires in the vegetation cover.

During wind alerts, do not set sail in shallow-draft vessels without authorization from the port captain’s office.

Likewise, do not allow children and the elderly to enter the sea without their supervision and company and recommend refraining from using floats on the beaches.

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Dust from the Sahara: Alert for possible arrival in Bucaramanga - Santander - Colombia

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The Metropolitan Area of ​​Bucaramanga, entity that is in charge of monitoring the air of the four municipalities that make up this jurisdiction in Santander, explained the possible impact that the arrival of dust from the Sahara.

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“Air currents coming from the Sahara desert, which contain concentrations of dust, have minimally affected air quality in the city”, they indicated from the entity.

This fact has generated daily monitoring with the four stations that are strategically located in the municipalities of the area.

“It is confirmed that in Bucaramanga and its metropolitan area there is no significant impact on possible entry of dust from the Sahara”they said.

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Despite this, they do not rule out that the air quality could rise to ‘orange’ levels that set off alarms in populations such as pregnant women, children and older adults.

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Municipality of San Pablo in Nariño, on high alert due to avalanche - Other Cities - Colombia

The overflow of the Las Brisas creek that ended in a mudslide from a torrential downpour keeps you on high alert to the inhabitants of the municipality of San Pablo, in the north of Nariño.

The anguished residents from social networks show impressive videos, in which you can see how the streets and avenues of the town became real rivers.

Such is the force of the waters that run along the roads that, in their wake, they dragged vehicles, motorcycles and even defenseless stray dogs.

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The rains broke out during the afternoon hours of this Friday and lasted until night, for which its inhabitants were forced to lock themselves in their houses to evacuate the water that entered them through doors and windows.

Among The neighborhoods most affected by the winter emergency include Los Jardines, Villa Cristina, Balcones del Mayo and San Miguel.

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The waters entered the facilities of the San Carlos Hospital, where some patients had to be transferred to other safer rooms.

The relief agencies have been helpless when dealing with the avalanches, while the authorities of the Local Committee for Risk Management declared the highest alert, given the probability that the rains will continue and the situation will worsen even more.

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At least 50 affected families from the urban area were taken to the coliseum and the school.

San Pablo is a distant town about four hours from Pasto and relief agencies from nearby municipalities, such as La Unión, La Cruz and Belen have traveled to attend to the serious emergency.

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Municipality of Nariño, on high alert due to avalanche - Other Cities - Colombia

The overflow of the Las Brisas creek that ended in a mudslide from a torrential downpour keeps you on high alert to the inhabitants of the municipality of San Pablo, in the north of Nariño.

The anguished residents from social networks show impressive videos, in which you can see how the streets and avenues of the town became real rivers.

Such is the force of the waters that run along the roads that, in their wake, they dragged vehicles, motorcycles and even defenseless stray dogs.

(Also read: Former Coomeva affiliates ask that dramas not continue in new EPS)

The rains broke out during the afternoon hours of this Friday and lasted until night, for which its inhabitants were forced to lock themselves in their houses to evacuate the water that entered them through doors and windows.

Among The neighborhoods most affected by the winter emergency include Los Jardines, Villa Cristina, Balcones del Mayo and San Miguel.

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The waters entered the facilities of the San Carlos Hospital, where some patients had to be transferred to other safer rooms.

The relief agencies have been helpless when dealing with the avalanches, while the authorities of the Local Committee for Risk Management declared the highest alert, given the probability that the rains will continue and the situation will worsen even more.

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At least 50 affected families in the urban area have already been transferred to the coliseum and the school, where they will surely have to spend the night of this Friday.

San Pablo is a distant town about four hours from Pasto and relief agencies from nearby municipalities, such as La Unión, La Cruz and Belen have traveled to attend to the serious emergency.

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Neiva: Alert for Rains and Rising River Las Ceibas - Other Cities - Colombia

Relief agencies in Neiva, Huila, remain on alert due to a flood that was recently detected in the upper part of the Las Ceibas Riverthe main water source of the city.

The mayor of Neiva, Gorky Munoz Calderon, He stated that the flood was detected at the height of the Pueblo Nuevo path, in the upper part, where it has rained torrentially.

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“Due to the rains, we are constantly monitoring this river to know its levels and to be attentive to an evacuation of people, in case it is required,” said the president.

He also called for calm in the community and added that the municipal administration hand in hand with relief agencies “we remain attentive to the evolution of this situation.”

Armando Cabrerasecretary of Risk Management, pointed out that, due to the levels of the tributary, “it is a growing one and not an avalanche”.

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The Las Ceibas river early warning system allowed us to detect a torrential or rising flood that was coming over this tributary. It is not an avalanche according to the monitoring of the tributary.
We are in the risk areas from Risk Management and official Firefighters. pic.twitter.com/WrFnEDKmms

— Gorky Muñoz Calderón (@GorkyMunozC) February 19, 2022

We make loudspeakers and go to alarms in the neighborhoods

The attention of the authorities with the monitoring networks is focused mainly on critical points in the city, such as the settlements of La Veguita, Bajo Tenerife, Andesitos and the José Eustasio Rivera neighborhood, located in areas near the Las Ceibas River.

In the midst of the alert, personnel from Management of Risk together with the Fire Department They are arranged in the areas surrounding the tributary, since the flood could generate an emergency, which would lead to the immediate evacuation of the community at risk.

“We make loudspeakers and go to alarms in the neighborhoods so that the community remains on alert,” said Armando Cabrera.

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Covid-19 in Antioquia: hospital red alert raised for ICU beds - Medellín - Colombia

Through a decree, Governor Aníbal Gaviria repealed the hospital red alerta measure that was implemented on January 26 due to the high levels of intensive care units in Antioquia.

At the time, Gaviria had indicated that this measure would be applied until occupancy drops to less than 90 percent, at a time when of the 998 beds enabled throughout Antioquia, 918 were occupied.

Now, according to the Sectional Secretariat of Health of Antioquia, the occupation is at 86.64%, which means that with 1,003 ICUs enabled, 869 are occupied.

“The fourth wave of covid-19 has already dropped and has strongly declined, fundamentally linked to the omicron strain, the occupation of intensive care units allows us to lift the measure,” the president said on Tuesday.

Of the 869 occupied ICUs, 148 are with patients infected with covid-19, 26 are suspected of having the virus and 695 are due to pathologies other than coronavirus. The department only recorded 339 new cases of the virus on Tuesday.

The lifting of the red alert was well received by the medical union in Antioquia, although this time, unlike the previous ones, medical procedures that require an ICU bed were not restricted.

Carlos Valdivieso, president of the Antioquia Medical College, agreed with the decision, but asked citizens to maintain biosecurity measures, although the country is discussing whether or not to stop wearing face masks.

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Port of Barranquilla: alert for islets near the Pumarejo bridge - Barranquilla - Colombia

The President of the Board of Directors of the Atlantic Port Association (Asoportuaria), Clement Fajardoannounced the formation of a new islet in the Magdalena River, near the Pumarejo bridge in Barranquilla.

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The concern lies in the fact that the area is a turnaround area for vessels, headed by the Barranquilla Regional Port Society (SPRB).

One more example that Cormagdalena only reacts, and very late, to problems. She does not study, she does not anticipate anything

For this reason, the director questioned the jobs of prevention and maintenance that correspond to Cormagdalena, as the authority of the tributary.

“One more example that Cormagdalena only reacts, and very late, to problems. She does not do studies, she does not anticipate anything and finds out from third parties what happens in her jurisdiction, ”said Fajardo on his Twitter account.

Due to the foregoing, the president of Asoportuaria considered that said reaction of the entity leaves as a consequence the generation of these sandbanks in the river. “In short, we have lost the capacity for wonder with Cormagdalena,” he added.

A new island was formed in the turning areas of the Magdalena River near the Pumarejo bridge, another sign that @Cormagdalena it only reacts, and very late, to problems. He does not do studies, does not anticipate anything and finds out from third parties what happens in his jurisdiction. pic.twitter.com/PcW7xbuAGX

— Clemente Fajardo (@FajardoClemente) February 9, 2022

A Warning from Practical Pilots

In turn, the Practical Pilots of the Port of Barranquilla joined this concern of the union and maintained that this fact had been warned repeatedly”.

“The Paraíso turning dock, where more than 70 percent of the vessels that arrive in Barranquilla are maneuvered, has not been properly maintained for years,” they assured.

The Paraiso turning dock, where more than 70% of the boats that arrive at BAQ are maneuvered, has not been properly maintained for years. It was seen coming and has been repeatedly warned.

– @pilotosbaq (@pilotosbaq) February 10, 2022

Other reactions on the phenomenon

Another point of view was given by the expert in Logistics and Trade International, Carlos González Bassi, who estimated that the islet near kilometer 18 of the access channel could be “a smoke screen”, in the face of “more serious” sedimentological problems.

“We cannot divert attention from the real solution: having your own dredger in the city that guarantees efficient and constant dredging. A vessel with the characteristics that work for the Barranquilla access channel would cost 7 million dollars to separate it, and the rest, approximately 18 million dollars, could be paid in stipulated terms using port considerations. Two dredgers could be bought,” González said.

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Since this phenomenon was known in the Magdalena River, Cormagdalena has not yet made an official statement on the matter.

In its most recent report on the maintenance in the Magdalena River, this entity indicated that, as of February 5, they have been removed 612,658 cubic meters of sediments, before the dredging works.

“We have a technical commission carrying out bathymetry at various points of the access channel, such as the areas from km 9 to 10 and km 19 to 21, where the evolution of Rondón Island and the associated sedimentation that may occur are monitored,” he reported. .

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Atlántico: alert in Barranquilla and municipalities due to forest fires - Barranquilla - Colombia

In the last hours, the Institute of Hydrology, Meteorology and Environmental Studies (Ideam) declared red alert in Barranquilla and the municipalities of the Atlantic due to the threat of forest fires.

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The provisions also apply to territories of the Caribbean region, “due to the precipitation and maximum temperature that have occurred in recent days, there are high, moderate and low alert conditions due to plant cover fires,” the entity explained. .

He added that in the case of Atlántico, including the District, a red alert is declared for absence of rainwhich causes a greater threat for the occurrence of forest fires.

Ideam Recommendations

Keep fire prevention and attention plans active in order to prevent their occurrence and spread

Due to the foregoing, Ideam recommended that the community in general, tourists and walkers duly put out fires and not leave glass-type residues that serve as concentrating elements of solar radiation and also report to the authorities in the event of fires.

“To the departmental and municipal councils, the environmental, regional and local authorities, to keep fire prevention and attention plans active in order to prevent the occurrence and spread of fires, especially in forest reserve areas and the National Fire Protection System. National Natural Parks”, indicated the institute.

Likewise, he made a call to the regional and local firefighting systems, so that they have the necessary elements to timely care of vegetation cover fire events.

In the Caribbean region, the red alert also includes the departments of Bolívar, Cesar, Córdoba, Magdalena, La Guajira and Sucre.

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Actions suggested by the Government

Meanwhile, the Government of Atlántico, through the Undersecretary for Disaster Prevention and Attention, also issued a series of recommendations, given the risk of drought fires.

Some of them are: Do not throw cigarette butts or matches on the ground, do not light fires in the bush, consider other types of strategies for preparing the land and do not use machinery or tools that can generate sparks.

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Alert for fire in a clinic in the north of Cali - Cali - Colombia

A fire on the West Clinic alarmed the community in that area of ​​northern Cali and throughout the city.

Before the emergency in the traditional health institution, three machines with 12 firefighters were directed.

The clinic is located on Avenida 5 Norte and Calle 18, in the Versalles neighborhood.

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A high-altitude machine with two more firefighters, two ambulances with four paramedics and a logistics vehicle with a volunteer from the relief agency also arrived at the site.

According to Sergeant Luis Jordán, coordinator of the Northern Division of the Cali Fire Department, the emergency It was recorded on Thursday afternoon.

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“A lot of smoke was found. There was damage to a compressor, but in this room there is no direct connection to the clinic,” Sergeant Jordan said.

Therefore, there was no need to evacuate the patients.

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There were no injured or fatal victims.

A person, in charge of maintenance at the clinic, was affected by smoke inhalation.

According to the Fire Department, the clinic staff had already carried out a control with ventilation actions and thus the situation was prevented from worsening.

The clinic continued to work, because it has backup emergency systems, Sergeant Jordán reported.

At night, ventilation measures were continued.

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Covid-19 in Antioquia: hospital red alert decreed - Medellín - Colombia

The Governor of Antioquia, Aníbal Gaviria Correa, decreed this Wednesday the hospital red alert in the department, because the occupation of intensive care units (ICU) is reaching 92 percent.

This means that of 998 beds that are enabled throughout Antioquia, 918 are occupied, which is why this measure was taken, which will apply until occupancy drops to less than 90 percent.

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Gaviria clarified that unlike previous occasions, this time the hospital red alert will not restrict medical procedures that require an ICU bed to be secured.

He also explained that the intention with the measure is that the IPS can enable more of these services, taking into account that the goal of 1,000 is almost reached, but that to decongest them it could be 1,200 ICUs. In previous peaks of the pandemic, Antioquia had 1,474 intensive care units enabled.

The largest number of people who are dying in this wave of covid 19 and especially in the omicron variant are people who have not been vaccinated

“This measure has two fundamental purposes: to send a message of self-responsibility to all public opinion, that we understand the increase or peak of this variant, but also to give the IPS tools so that we can move forward together in the next phase of increased care. and for them to take the pertinent measures in order to achieve care for covid patients who require it,” the governor said.

As for the citizens, he reiterated that with this he hopes to send two messages. The decision to get vaccinated and to maintain self-care measures.

(Also read: After five days, Medellín reactivates the application of a booster dose)

“I think it is a truth recognized throughout the world that the largest number of people who are dying in this wave of covid-19 and especially in the omicron variant are people who have not been vaccinated. The measure has a message, in some way. way, of urgency to public opinion, to citizens, in the sense of maintaining protection measures and advancing the vaccination decision,” said the president.

According to the latest report from the Antioquia Health Section, there are 819 patients hospitalized for covid-19, of which 365 are in Intensive Care Units and 454 in general hospitalization.

Regarding the ICU beds in the department, among which are intended for the care of patients with covid-19 and patients with other pathologies, of all the beds that Antioquia has, to date there are 918 occupied, of which which 286 are with covid patients, 45 with suspected of having this virus and 587 are occupied by patients with other diseases.

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That is, the current exact occupation is 91.98 percent, according to the Sectional Secretary of Health.

It should be remembered that in recent days, municipalities such as Rionegro (Eastern Antioquia) reached 100 percent occupancy of the 70 available intensive care units.

“Of those, approximately eight patients are from Rionegro, the rest are from the Eastern Antioquia region, some from the metropolitan area. This availability that we have is becoming insufficient, to the extent that more cases are arriving,” said Rodrigo Hernández, mayor of Rionegro.

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