Santiago was hit by heavy rains and thunderstorm at around 4pm this afternoon. first the omenious darkness, then the thrilling thunder which ripped fear into everyone. Then came strong winds and the heavy rain. I was quick to leave my office to run for home because I knew at around 6pm, it would be a major disaster as everyone would be trying to get home at the same time. What I had witnessed was totally totally incredible. There were broken down trees which took the electric wires with them. Then the up-rooted trees falling on tin shack homes in pueblo nuevo. Streets were closed due to downed trees so everyone had to zig zag through barrio streets to get to where they wanted to go. The flood was knee deep or deeper. I abandoned the 27 de febrero because it was just too flooded and I was afraid if I had continued, my engine would stall and I would be flooded as well like the other unfortunate ones. An uprooted tree had taken out the huge flower shop sign in bartelome colon in front of the old airport.
The worst damage was sustained by the squaters who made their homes in the ditch / dry river (arroyo) in bartelome colon avenue. This whole ditch was full to the top and all the tin shacks were totally submerged under water with floating gunk, and sewage waste. It was horrible. This is the second time this month these people had to endure a heavy flood like that. I just don't know when they will learn their lesson and move out. I bet they have lost everyrthing to the flooding.
There was knee deep water everywhere. I quickly zig zaged my way home and also found my home to be flooded as well. I mean , wet floor. The wind had pushed water inside my home from under the door. It took me an hour to clean up the mess. No damage was sustained by the water. thanks god.
So if you folks know someone who had gone to santiago for shopping, he will be coming in late.
AZB
The worst damage was sustained by the squaters who made their homes in the ditch / dry river (arroyo) in bartelome colon avenue. This whole ditch was full to the top and all the tin shacks were totally submerged under water with floating gunk, and sewage waste. It was horrible. This is the second time this month these people had to endure a heavy flood like that. I just don't know when they will learn their lesson and move out. I bet they have lost everyrthing to the flooding.
There was knee deep water everywhere. I quickly zig zaged my way home and also found my home to be flooded as well. I mean , wet floor. The wind had pushed water inside my home from under the door. It took me an hour to clean up the mess. No damage was sustained by the water. thanks god.
So if you folks know someone who had gone to santiago for shopping, he will be coming in late.
AZB