Medellín Flash Flood: 5-Year-Old Girl Dies as Creek Overflows
- A five-year-old child died in Medellín, Colombia, on April 3, 2026, after heavy rains caused a creek to overflow and trigger flash floods in residential areas.
- The emergency occurred on Good Friday, during which torrential rains led to the overflowing of a creek, identified in some reports as the La Presidenta River.
- Reporting from Telemedellín and other local sources indicates that the flooding occurred specifically in the Manrique area of the city.
A five-year-old child died in Medellín, Colombia, on April 3, 2026, after heavy rains caused a creek to overflow and trigger flash floods in residential areas.
The emergency occurred on Good Friday, during which torrential rains led to the overflowing of a creek, identified in some reports as the La Presidenta River. The resulting floodwaters were powerful enough to sweep away multiple vehicles, including cars, and motorcycles.
Impact in Manrique
Reporting from Telemedellín and other local sources indicates that the flooding occurred specifically in the Manrique area of the city. The flash floods paralyzed residential sectors as the water surged through the streets.
While several outlets confirmed the death of a five-year-old child, Notice conflicting reports regarding the gender of the victim. Telemedellín and MiOriente reported that a five-year-old girl died in the emergency, while Noticias Caracol reported the death of a five-year-old boy.
The severity of the weather event caused significant disruption across the city, with the overflowing river creating a torrential avenue that dragged debris and vehicles along its path.