Updated August 15, 2026 at 3:50 p.m. Colombia time
Pereira’s mayor’s office published an initial estimate of damage to the public-lighting network on August 15. It puts the amount at nearly one billion Colombian pesos and says inspections are continuing with the Ilumina Pereira concession.
An estimate that remains preliminary
The municipality describes the damage as serious and mentions lights, poles and other network components. The amount close to COP 1 billion remains a preliminary estimate.
Inspections and risk mitigation
Municipal teams and the Ilumina Pereira concession continue to inspect and address installations that may pose a risk. The announcement gives no number of affected units or list of areas.
Restoration tied to the power network
The mayor’s office says public lighting will return as electricity supply normalises in affected areas. It provides no restoration rate or neighbourhood timetable.
The next figures to watch
A detailed inventory, consolidated cost and repair timetable will be needed to measure the final scale of the work. The announced figure should not be read as a final bill.