Several vehicles were swept
© Alter_Caribe/XSeveral vehicles were swept in the city
The Halloween celebration ended in an emergency for thousands of citizens of Santa Marta due to the torrential downpours that fell on the city.

After several hours of heavy rain, the damage caused began to be known; authorities reported flooding, problems with the city's sewage system, car slides and even some damage to homes.

The mayor of Santa Marta, Carlos Pineda, reported that neighborhoods such as San Fernando were one of the most affected sectors. In the area, several objects and vehicles were swept away by an avalanche of stones and mud, in addition to several cars that were damaged by the strong pressure of the water.


At around 11:30 p.m., the president delivered the first assessment of the damages on his X account: "The San Fernando neighborhood is facing serious damage after a torrential flood. 1 person is reported with minor injuries, 2 homes destroyed and 4 vehicles damaged. Our @OgriccOficial team, along with the Fire Department and the Red Cross, are on site responding to the emergency. I ask you to follow the safety recommendations and have the emergency lines on hand for any eventuality."

(Translated by Google)