Benito Juárez addresses damage from heavy rains, including fallen trees and flooded streets

Benito Juárez Mayor Luis Mendoza announced that city services worked intensely to address damage across 26 locations within the municipality following heavy rains early Saturday. The affected areas included Del Valle Centro, Nápoles, San Simón, Portales, and San Pedro de los Pinos.

Fallen trees, damaged light and fiber optic poles, and downed cables were reported. Several private vehicles were crushed by falling trees and branches, and one car became stuck in a flooded street. Various work crews, in coordination with the Fire Department, worked to resolve these issues promptly.

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We continue to work in coordination to provide a timely response to citizens.

Mendoza stated, "We continue to work in coordination to provide a timely response to citizens." Civil Protection is conducting permanent surveillance to prevent risks, while the Hydraulic Operation department is reinforcing drain cleaning to prevent major incidents. The mayor also called on the public to heed the advice of specialized personnel and refrain from throwing trash into drains. For emergencies, residents can call the Blindar BJ360° base at 800 0500 225, available 24/7.

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The mayor of Benito Juárez made a call to the population to follow the instructions of specialized personnel, and reiterated that trash should not be thrown down drains.