The Areas Most Affected by the Storms

After the abrupt turn in Colombia’s climate, which put end to the heat wave which left minimums of 22 °C and maximums close to 31 °C, the wall of black clouds loaded with rain and thunderstorms continues to cover large areas of the country

The phenomenon directly affects more than 12 municipalities and it feels strong in Caribbean, Andean, Pacific and Amazon regions.

He suffocating heat gave way to closed skies, winds and intense precipitationwith episodes of stormy showers that will last overnight, generating a typical scenario for a season of strong storms.

What is the wall of black clouds that reaches Colombia and why is it called the storm of the century?

The call cloud wall It is an extensive cloud formation associated with storms of great vertical development. In simple terms, it is a compact strip of dark clouds that advances like a wall over cities and towns, causing rapid drops in temperature, gusts of wind and heavy rain.

This event becomes exceptional because it comes just after several days of dry weather and extreme heatwhich increases thermal contrast and favors more violent storms, with electrical discharges and downpours capable of discharging several millimeters of water in a few hours.

In which municipalities and departments will it rain the hardest this Thursday, February 12?

Las major rains They will focus on broad sectors of:

• Northeast Magdalena
• Southern Bolivar
• Southwest of Córdoba
• Urabá
• Antioch
• Western Norte de Santander
• Santander
• North and west of Boyacá
• Western Cundinamarca
• Tolima
• Caldas Risaralda
• Quindío
• crashed
• Cauca Valley
• Cauca
• Nariño
• Amazonia
• South of Vaupés
• Amazonas

In Saint Andrew, Providence y Saint Catherine are planned short duration rains at different times of the day.

For the rest of the country it is expected dry weather with clear to partly cloudy skies.

What precautions to take into account when faced with the Ideam weather alert?

The Ideam recommends to mayors, governors, farmers and the population in general:

• Carry out constant monitoring of the local climate.
• Take precautions against possible floods or landslides in regions with heavy rain.
• Save water in areas with a predicted water deficit.

How to protect yourself from possible electric shocks

• Find a safe haven.
• Do not expose yourself in open areas, under trees and tall metal structures.
• Avoid sports activities in open areas at the time of a storm.
• Secure and review the condition of roofs, and elevated structures that may collapse at any given time, above normal, due to strong winds.
• Carry out cleaning work on roofs, downspouts and drains.