Floods Devastate Anzoátegui, Venezuela: 22 Homes Damaged, 12 Families Displaced by River Swelling

Intense rainfall from tropical wave No. 40 has caused significant flooding in Venezuela's Anzoátegui state, leading to overflowing rivers and damage to infrastructure. Emergency services have initiated risk assessments to aid vulnerable populations affected by the deluge.

In the Naricual parish of Simón Bolívar municipality, the Las Minas River overflowed, inundating the homes of 12 families. Civil Protection officials responded by delivering essential supplies and evaluating the habitability of the affected houses.

Simultaneously, at least 22 homes in the Manuel Ezequiel Bruzual municipality, located in the western part of the state, suffered damage due to the heavy rains. Regional authorities have mobilized heavy machinery to remove mud and clear blocked drainage systems.

The National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (Inameh) forecasts continued abundant cloudiness, electrical discharges, and wind gusts across much of the country due to the tropical wave's progression. The phenomenon is expected to increase rainfall in regions including Guayana, Los Llanos, the Andes, Zulia, the Central, and the Eastern zones. The Integral Risk Management System is closely monitoring river levels in high-vulnerability communities.