A representative from Copeco for the north zone, informed that the swell from the Chamelecon river was registered late Tuesday afternoon, which caused an overflow and flooded four communities.

He also informed that the most affected communities are Azacualpa, Calpules, Manzanares and Palmira. The red cross along with the help of the national police had to evacuate over 20 people from their homes.

The water’s force caused enormous damages to 14 homes and completely destroyed the home of a family. Luckily everyone made it out in time and no further damages where reported.

The unexpected swell of the Chamelecon river maintains in permanent alert to the population living near the river and the rescue teams.

Some communities remained excommunicated this Thursday, these are the communities of San Jose del Pino, San Juan, Lagunitas del Jardin, Quebradas de Minas, Regadillo, Nueva Esperanza, Palmira and Nueva Betania.

The Chamelecon river reached a level of 2.30 meters which is indicative to declared yellow alert.