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Rains cause flooding in areas south of Maracay
Following the heavy rainfall recorded on the afternoon of Monday, January 26, several sectors in the south of the Aragua capital experienced temporary flooding that affected road traffic and access to health centers.
TL;DR
- Heavy rainfall on January 26 led to temporary flooding in southern sectors of the Aragua capital.
- Critical water levels were observed on Intercomunal Street and Mata Redonda Avenue.
- The area in front of the Los Samanes Children's Hospital and the Los Samanes Sports Club were affected.
- No casualties, injuries, or major emergencies were reported.
- Water levels significantly receded by 6:45 pm, with ongoing monitoring of vulnerable areas.
- The local government is intensifying hydraulic engineering and cleanup efforts.
- A culvert in the El Carmen neighborhood canal has been reactivated to optimize drainage.
- Teams conducted weeding and waste collection to clear drainage systems.
- Dredging work began on the Caña de Azúcar riverbed on January 27 to prevent future flooding.