Flooding reported in several sectors of Greater Caracas due to heavy rains on Saturday

Strong rainfall on Saturday afternoon has caused significant flooding across various parts of Greater Caracas, fulfilling predictions made by the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (Inameh). The downpour led to severe inundation in multiple locations, notably affecting the Mercado de Coche station of the Caracas Metro.

Users on social media platforms shared reports and images of powerful water currents surging through several avenues. Specific areas impacted include Ojo de Agua in the Baruta municipality, the entrance to Santa Ana in the Carapita-Antímano sector, and Los Cangilones in La Vega. These visuals depicted the immediate impact of the intense weather event on the capital's infrastructure.

Earlier in the day, Inameh had forecast heavy rains accompanied by electrical discharges for Caracas and ten other states. The institute's daily report indicated that atmospheric instability systems were expected to affect the national territory with greater intensity during the evening hours. This forecast prompted authorities to issue warnings and recommendations to the public.

In response to the adverse weather conditions, authorities advised citizens to take precautions and avoid traveling through areas experiencing significant water accumulation. They also urged extreme caution due to the presence of showers and thunderstorms in Greater Caracas (encompassing the Capital District, Miranda, and La Guaira), as well as in Bolívar, Amazonas, Anzoátegui, Yaracuy, Lara, Zulia, the plains regions, and the Andes.