Heavy rains trigger large-scale flooding across Colombia’s Medellín video

Severe flooding has struck the Colombian city of Medellín after heavy rains on January 28 caused the Medellín River to overflow its banks, inundating large parts of the city.

According to foreign media, the powerful downpours triggered widespread disruption, including major transport interruptions, flooded streets and shopping centres, and damage to road infrastructure.

Eyewitnesses reported that dozens of vehicles stalled in the middle of roadways as water levels rose sharply. Moving around the city by bicycle or motorcycle became extremely hazardous due to strong currents sweeping through the streets.

Floodwaters also entered shopping centres, where store owners and employees were seen attempting to save merchandise and pump water out of flooded areas.

By Tamilla Hasanova