Emergency services respond to mudslides and infrastructure risks in Mexico and Colombia

In the Jacarandas neighborhood of El Vigía, Mexico, Civil Protection officials inspected Sahuaral Street following resident complaints regarding sewage leaks and exposed electrical cables. Residents reported that sewage runoff has caused stomach illnesses in the area and expressed concern that unprotected wiring poses a significant risk of electric shock to pedestrians. Local leaders and Civil Protection personnel conducted a walkthrough to assess the conditions, with neighbors calling for permanent solutions rather than mere inspections.

In the Palmor district of Ciénaga, Colombia, located near the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, an avalanche of mud, stones, and vegetation has entered several homes. The natural phenomenon has flooded streets and forced residents to evacuate to higher ground to protect their lives and property. Community leaders have requested urgent assistance from the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management (UNGRD), the Civil Defense, the National Police, and the Fire Department to coordinate emergency evacuations and assess the damage to infrastructure and families.