Deadly floods from heavy rains in Caracas claim at least two lives

Caracas was battered by heavy rains, lightning, and strong winds late Saturday into early Sunday, leading to deadly flash floods in the La Vega sector. The torrents swept away two teenagers, aged 16 and 17, who were later found deceased in the El Sinaí alley.

The severe weather impacted multiple regions across Venezuela, including Aragua, Carabobo, Portuguesa, and Miranda. Significant flooding inundated main and secondary roads throughout the capital, causing severe traffic disruptions in areas like Carapita, Antímano, Ruiz Pineda, Caricuao, La Candelaria, San Bernardino, Petare, and along the Pan-American Highway, where vehicles were reportedly swept away.

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The victims, aged 16 and 17, who would have been dragged away by the waters during the rain episode that also hit hard the states of Aragua, Carabobo, Portuguesa and Miranda, particularly in sectors of the Tuy Valleys such as Charallave.

In addition to the widespread flooding, residents in Caracas and other affected states reported extensive power outages and unstable electricity service that persisted into Sunday morning. In response to the crisis, Caracas Mayor Carmen Meléndez stated that emergency prevention agencies, including Civil Protection and the Fire Department, are on high alert and continuously monitoring both the weather conditions and the affected communities.

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Prevention agencies such as Civil Protection and Firefighters remain on alert and under constant monitoring of both climatic conditions and communities affected by the rains.