Cyclone season begins in the Atlantic and Caribbean with high risk of intense activity

The tropical cyclone season officially began in the first week of June in the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico, according to Colombian authorities.

The Ideam and the Tropical Cyclone Warning Technical Board warned that this season will be more active than usual, with a 60% probability of increased cyclonic activity, according to projections by the National Hurricane Center (NHC).

Between 13 and 19 tropical storms are expected to form, of which between 6 and 10 could evolve into hurricanes, and up to 5 could reach a major category.

Colombian authorities have already activated risk management plans in coordination with the Departmental and Municipal Councils, with special focus on the Caribbean region. It was warned that other areas of the country may also be affected by secondary phenomena such as floods, landslides and flash floods.

Ideam asked the communities to consult only official sources to avoid misinformation when making decisions regarding these natural events. The General Maritime Directorate (Dimar) implemented a new forecast model to warn of possible coastal flooding, especially in San Andrés, Providencia and La Guajira.

The country has an updated National Tropical Cyclone Warning Protocol, signed by the main responsible entities on May 30. Prior to the beginning of the season, workshops were held in key departments to prepare local authorities and socialize response plans.

The entities reiterate the call to the population to stay informed, not to spread rumors and to report any emergency to the relief agencies.

source: agronegocios.co

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