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Minute30.com .- The afternoon of this Friday, January 2, has been marked by heavy downpours in much of the Aburrá Valley. According to the most recent report from the Early Warning System (SIATA), high intensity rain systems are concentrated at this time over the municipalities of Bello, Envigado and Caldas.
The climatic phenomenon, which began around 2:50 pm in the south and east of Medellín, has been gaining strength and spreading to the north and west of the subregion.
Current situation report
According to SIATA real-time monitoring, the panorama at 3:30 pm is as follows:
Bello, Envigado and Caldas: High intensity rains.
Medellín (Northwest): Rains of moderate intensity.
Barbosa: Rains of low to moderate intensity persist.
Experts indicate that charged clouds are currently moving towards the northwest, so precipitation is expected to continue for at least the next hour in these sectors.
Recommendations for mobility
Due to the intensity of the rains, traffic authorities recommend drivers:
Reduce speed: Wet asphalt increases braking distance.
Turn on the lights: Visibility is reduced in corridors such as the Autopista Norte, Avenida Regional and Vía Las Palmas.
Avoid depressed areas: Be alert to possible flooding in the city’s depressed areas.
Caution with pedestrians: Due to gusts of wind and water, visibility for pedestrians is limited.
At Minuto30 we suggest citizens pay attention to the official accounts of SIATA and the Mobility Secretariat, especially if they plan to leave the city during this beginning of the festive long weekend.