Lluvias en Cartagena generan incidencias y servicios de bomberos

Throughout Saturday, March 1, the rain in Cartagena, which occurred steadily and at times intensively, caused numerous incidents and water accumulation in some streets, although it did not result in any serious incidents. According to rain gauge records, accumulated water exceeded 100 liters per square meter in stations like Tentegorra, where 106.4 l/m� were measured, and Cabezo Beaza, with 105 l/m�. In other parts of the municipality, such as Los Puertos (87.1 l/m�), Dep�sito del Port�s (85.6 l/m�), and La Puebla (84.8 l/m�), elevated values were also reached, while in most of the territory, measurements were above 70 l/m�.

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As stated by the Councilor for Infrastructure and Urbanism, Diego Ortega, «Despite the significant rainfall yesterday, the infrastructures responded reasonably well and the water that accumulated in some streets during the most intense rain moments was drained by the sanitation network.»

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The intense downpours led to 46 incidents reported by Local Police, focused on traffic regulation in areas with water accumulation or obstacles due to fallen trees and landslides, and on monitoring the ravines.

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The Firefighters carried out 17 interventions, with five notable for landslides and falling objects. Additionally, assistance was provided to drivers on Camino del Sif�n and Calle General La Loma Alta. Traffic signal maintenance was performed in Los Dolores, assistance to an animal in Traves�a Gabriela Mistral, and a fire in a public establishment on Avenida Am�rica were also attended to.

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The municipal brigades also participated in clearing debris caused by the rain on some roads, facilitating traffic flow in the most affected areas.

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Cartagena remains on yellow alert for rain and coastal phenomena during today, Sunday, March 2, and municipal emergency services remain on alert.

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