The channel, shown here, was dug to drain Av Mar de Cortez. This picture is taken looking towards the sea. The Malecon is in front and to the left, the Hotel Costa Azul is on the right. |
Here is the storm drainage channel as seen from the beach. The volume of water that had to be released was incredible. The channel, where the broken water pipes are on the left, is around 8 feet deep. The hotel is undamaged and in good shape. |