Rains cause damage to roads and communities in Boconó, Campo Elías, and Batatal

Torrential rains since Monday morning have battered Trujillo state in Venezuela, causing widespread damage to vital infrastructure and several communities. The states of Boconó, Campo Elías, and Batatal are particularly affected, with significant disruptions to transportation and risks to residential areas.

The Troncal 7 highway, a crucial artery connecting Trujillo to Portuguesa state, is now impassable due to the severe weather. In Batatal, the road has completely collapsed under the force of the rainfall, with residents reporting that numerous homes are at risk from accumulating water. Emergency services, including a special commission from the Rómulo Guedez Fire Station, have been dispatched to the area to manage the situation, according to Diario de Los Andes.

Further complicating matters, the increased flow of a nearby stream threatens the Parra y Olmedo school and surrounding houses. Access to Campo Elías remains closed, hindering travel to Biscucuy and Guanare in Portuguesa. Security forces are actively deployed across the region, while authorities in Boconó are monitoring the rising water levels in local sources.

Landslides of mud and vegetation have also been reported on the roads leading to Trujillo and Valera, as well as in the areas of Las Lomas, El Hato, and Niquitao, underscoring the extensive impact of the relentless rainfall across the state.