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El Niño in CartagenaBolívar · Colombia
Current El Niño risk
Attention level: ModerateNo direct zone and no strong signals aheadCartagena is outside the directly mapped El Niño impact zones. Indirect effects such as food prices and regional weather remain possible.
Next 14 days in Cartagena
13 of the next 14 days show a 60%+ chance of rain; 0 with heavy rain.
% is the chance of rain that day. mm is the expected amount.
Areas with flood history in Cartagena
- Bocagrande: Recurrent flooding from poor drainage, clogged drains, and low elevation near the sea
- Avenida San Martín: Repeated street flooding in Bocagrande due to drainage limits and low-lying terrain
- Avenida Pedro Heredia: Public reports cite water accumulation and sedimentation during heavy rains
- Centro Histórico: Frequent rainwater flooding in the old city during intense downpours
- El Pozón: Urban flooding from overflowing channels and heavy rainfall
- Olaya Herrera: Flooding near canals and low areas, including San Antonio and nearby sectors
AI-generated list using web search (Perplexity Sonar) from news and public sources. Use as a starting reference, not an official risk map.
What you should do
- Secure loose objects on balconies, roofs and yards before storms arrive.
- Keep an emergency kit: water, flashlight, batteries, first aid, charged power bank.
- During severe storms stay away from windows, coastal areas and flooded underpasses.
- Plan for power cuts: keep devices charged and some cash at hand.
- Always follow your national meteorological service and local civil defense. Their warnings override anything on this page.
Emergency numbers
Numbers are national defaults; some regions use local variants. Confirm with local authorities.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cartagena affected by El Niño?
Cartagena is not inside a directly mapped El Niño impact zone, but indirect effects on prices, energy and regional weather are possible.
Will it rain in Cartagena in the coming days?
The current 14-day forecast shows 13 days with a 60%+ chance of rain and 0 days with heavy rain. Probabilities update every 6 hours.
What should residents of Cartagena do?
Secure loose objects on balconies, roofs and yards before storms arrive. Keep an emergency kit: water, flashlight, batteries, first aid, charged power bank. Always follow your national meteorological service and local civil defense. Their warnings override anything on this page.
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Data refreshes every 6 hours. Forecast: Open-Meteo. Zone risk: NOAA data and documented El Niño patterns.