What’s driving the disruption

Medellín is still dealing with heavy rain, flash floods and landslide risk across Antioquia as saturated soils and steep hillsides keep parts of the city on alert. Local authorities say the city has handled 1,442 emergencies in 2026, including 487 tied to heavy rain, while the Medellín Disaster Risk Management Department has identified 31 high-risk points and 7 comunas under alert.

IDEAM has warned that rainfall and slope instability remain elevated in the region and SIATA is forecasting more thunderstorms. Mayor Federico Gutiérrez is weighing a public calamity declaration, which would speed up repair work and emergency response if approved.

Who feels it most

The disruptions are hitting tourists, expats and digital nomads moving through Medellín and nearby mountain corridors. Road closures, muddy slopes and sudden flooding in streams are slowing travel in vulnerable neighborhoods and along key routes.

Hillside residents face the sharpest impact. Some have already dealt with evacuations and property damage after recent flooding, including April 3 flooding in Manrique Jardín. U.S. travel advisories also continue to flag landslide risk near Medellín.

What travelers should do now

Monitor IDEAM and SIATA alerts before moving around the city and avoid steep or unstable areas during storms. If local officials issue evacuation instructions, follow them quickly.

Rainfall is expected to stay variable through May, so delays and closures may continue for several weeks. For the latest country context and trip planning, read our full Colombia guide and check visa updates for related notices.