Neiva's Risk Management Office attended multiple emergencies caused by heavy rains in recent hours, including tree falls in various city sectors. One incident involved a tree in contact with medium-voltage cables, preventing immediate intervention due to electrical risk. Authorities reiterated the call for caution during the rainy season.
In Neiva, capital of Huila, the Risk Management Office, through the Official Fire Department, responded to several emergencies recorded on February 24, 2026, due to intense precipitation. One case occurred in the Villa del Río neighborhood, at Calle 25 P # 8AW – 28, where a tree fell and remained in contact with medium-voltage cables, posing a high electrical risk. Adverse weather conditions prevented immediate intervention, so Electrohuila was notified for handling. At the site, fire units provided safety instructions to residents and cordoned off the road to prevent incidents.
Other tree falls were reported at: Sur, carrera 7 con calle 19; Las Acacias neighborhood, first stage, carrera 22 # 1B – 13; and Calle 25 P # 8AW – 34, in Villa del Río neighborhood. These emergencies are part of a broader national context, where the Ideam reported 552 municipalities on alert for landslide risks, including three in Huila with red alert. Heavy rains are forecasted for regions like Huila that day, with cloudiness across much of the country.
The Risk Management Office emphasized the need for caution and enabled lines 315 8646154 and 321 3919693 for reporting emergencies. No injuries were mentioned in these incidents, but efforts aim to prevent greater impacts during the rainy season.
