2024-04-23 05:44:01
The Minister of the Environment, Susana Muhamad, has issued an urgent warning to the country’s mayors and governors, urging them to be alert to the imminent risk of landslides.
As reported by Minister Muhamad, A total of 691 municipalities are at high risk, with 95 of them under red alert.
During the presentation of the balance of the #CierraLaLlavaApagaLaLuz campaign, in collaboration with the head of the Mines and Energy portfolio, Andrés Camacho, the minister highlighted the importance of not letting our guard down in the face of this situation. Although the rains are necessary to increase the level of reservoirs and prevent possible electrical rationing, they also represent a significant threat of landslides.
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«Today we have 691 municipalities with a landslide alert“This already exceeds the Pacific region, which is the region that has constantly had alerts for landslides in its municipalities, and 95 municipalities in the country with a red alert for landslides, evidently due to the arrival of these rains,” said Minister Muhamad.
Regarding the weather forecast, the minister explained that April will close with less rain than usual, and the first week of May will be dry. However, he warned that the second rainy season is approaching, with an expected intensification in the middle of the month. In this context, he emphasized the importance of maintaining water and energy savings in the country.
In this situation, Minister Muhamad’s call is clear: caution and preparation are essential to face the potential risks associated with the coming rainfall.
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