Hail Blankets Mexico City Streets After Saturday Storm; 3.7 Million Cubic Meters of Water Accumulated

Mexico City grappled with severe weather on Saturday as intense rains and hail blanketed streets, causing significant disruptions. The Secretariat of Integral Water Management (Segiagua) reported that over 3.7 million cubic meters of water accumulated within the city, with the wider metropolitan area seeing a total of more than 8.4 million cubic meters.

The heaviest downpours were registered in the Gustavo A. Madero borough, with the 100 Metros station recording 33.75 millimeters of rain and Lindavista receiving 25 millimeters. Other affected areas included Iztacalco, Venustiano Carranza, Azcapotzalco, and parts of the State of Mexico, which also experienced substantial rainfall and hail accumulation.

In response, government agencies initiated an inter-institutional response to manage the flooding, particularly in Iztacalco, Gustavo A. Madero, and Iztapalapa, where hail covered roadways. Segiagua deployed 126 personnel, including engineers and drainage crews, along with 51 pieces of machinery, such as emergency pumps and vacuum trucks. The agency reported addressing 100% of the water accumulation in the most affected boroughs.

The severe weather also impacted public transportation, with the Metro system's Line 3 operating provisionally between La Raza and Universidad due to water entering the tracks. Service was temporarily suspended between La Raza and Indios Verdes stations while personnel worked to clear the water and restore normal operations.