2024-07-20 06:46:12
The intense ones Rains recorded on Thursday in Mexico City They caused havoc, mainly in the Álvaro Obregón municipality, where flooding, collapsed roads, fallen trees, urban waterfalls, and damage to homes and vehicles were reported.
The most affected colonies were Saint Angel RiverJardines del Pedregal and Barranca del Muerto, where the water reached considerable levels, causing traffic chaos and material damage.
The images shared on social media are shocking: overturned cars, others on railings and streets turned into rivers.
The rainfall exceeded the capacity of the drainage system, causing flooding on several roads, including Avenida Revolución and Desierto de los Leones, in San Angel Inn; Atlamaya and Cda. Atlamaya; Insurgentes Sur and Desierto de los Leones, in the San Angel neighborhood.
Response from the authorities
The capital city government reported at least 38 reports of damage in various municipalities. The Fire Department responded to reports of flooding and puddles in the Jardines del Pedregal, Los Alpes, Chimalistac and San Ángel neighborhoods.
Images shared by users on social media show the magnitude of the flooding. One car was overturned and another hung precariously over a fence and a tree in the Atlamaya neighborhoodfollowing the outbreak of water from a deep drainage vent.
Members of the Banking and Industrial Police (PBI) and personnel from the National Defense Secretariat (SEDENA) went to the affected areas to provide support.
Officers cordoned off risk areas, carried out rescue and road safety work, and collaborated with Civil Protection personnel to rule out other emergencies.
Material damage and support for those affected
The floods caused material damage to homes and vehicles. The owner of the two cars affected in Atlamaya said that the insurance company will take care of the damages and thanked them for the support provided.
Authorities recommend that citizens take precautions against the rain, such as avoiding risk areas, not driving on flooded roads and paying attention to official warnings. People are encouraged to report any emergency to the emergency numbers 911 and Locatel.
Torrential rains leave a trail of damage in Mexico City, with Álvaro Obregón being the most affected area.
The Secretariat for Comprehensive Risk Management and Civil Protection predicts that Mexico City will have a warm environment for this Friday.
Cloudy skies are expected, with occasional heavy rain accompanied by electrical activity in the afternoon and evening.
A maximum temperature of 23 degrees Celsius (°C) is forecast at around 3:00 p.m., while the minimum temperature will be around 15°C in the early hours of Saturday.
Winds will blow from the East at 10 to 25 km/h with gusts of 40 km/h.
2024-07-20 06:46:12