Activan Comité de Riesgo por emergencia ambiental en la Bahía de Cartagena
Con una visita a la desembocadura del Canal del Dique, a la altura del corregimiento de Pasacaballos, en Cartagena, la Alcaldía activó el Comité Distrital de Conocimiento del Riesgo ante la emergencia ambiental por la apertura de un boquete que ya alcanza los 240 metros de largo y 40 de ancho.
TL;DR
- A 240-meter breach has opened between the Bay of Cartagena and the Canal del Dique, causing an environmental emergency.
- The breach is leading to sediment entering the Bay of Cartagena, affecting port access and damaging infrastructure.
- The Puerto de Bavaria pier has sustained 30% damage due to the ongoing situation.
- Local authorities have formed a committee to evaluate intervention strategies and are urging the National Government to act.
- The stalled Canal del Dique restoration project is highlighted as a potential long-term solution.