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La Floresta residents struggle to recover after torrential rains
Residents of La Floresta are struggling to recover following torrential rains that caused significant flooding. Neighbors report that while emergency services, including firefighters and municipal brigades, were present during the height of the storm, assistance has decreased significantly in the aftermath.
Affected households face devastating conditions, with water levels reaching approximately one meter in some homes. Residents are currently working to remove mud, ruined furniture, and unusable appliances. Many homes remain uninhabitable due to a lack of electricity and extensive damage to interiors.