Debido a las fuertes lluvias durante las últimas semanas, se ha presentado un lleno total en el embalse de la represa del río Ranchería, reason why water is evacuated through the overflow, taking into account that the limit for the robbery to begin is 435.5 meters above sea level.

Due to all of the above, it is expected that there will be an increase in the water flow through the Ranchería River., downstream of the dam, which can reach the order of 100 a 115 m3/s.

The Regional Autonomous Corporation of La Guajira, It is allowed to inform the communities that live near the banks of the Ranchería River, Be alert to any eventuality and take into account the following recommendations:

– They must cooperate at all times with the competent authorities and relief agencies.

– It is important to keep animals a considerable distance from the river bank.

– As a preventive measure, avoid bathing in the river.

– Have a radio with charged batteries on hand, a flashlight and first aid items.

– In the event of any eventuality, contact the authorities at 113.

– In the event of a considerable overflow, should be located on the highest ground you can find.

– Listen to the recommendations of relief groups and do exactly as they tell you.

– Do not let children walk or play near the river.

«We are calling on the community to take all preventive measures in the event of an overflow of the Ranchería River., due to the evacuation of water from the reservoir through the dam's overflow. This is a situation caused by the heavy rains of recent weeks, Therefore we require everyone's support.", Arcesio Romero Pérez pointed out, General Manager Corpoguajira.