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Heavy rain and possible hail put 11 Mexico City boroughs under yellow alert

From El Universal · () Spanish

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  • Mexico City activated a yellow alert for heavy rain and possible hail in 11 of its 16 boroughs.
  • Rainfall of 15 to 29 millimeters was forecast between 1:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Aug. 31.
  • Authorities urged residents to clear drains, avoid flooded roads and stay away from potentially unstable trees, walls, cables and advertising structures.

Mexico City placed 11 boroughs under a yellow alert because of forecast heavy rain and possible hail on Monday afternoon and evening.

The alert covers Álvaro Obregón, Benito Juárez, Coyoacán, Cuajimalpa, Iztapalapa, Magdalena Contreras, Miguel Hidalgo, Milpa Alta, Tláhuac, Tlalpan and Xochimilco. The city forecast rainfall of 15 to 29 millimeters between 1:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.

The Secretariat of Comprehensive Risk Management and Civil Protection advised residents to carry umbrellas or raincoats and keep storm drains clear of rubbish. It also urged people not to pour grease into the drainage system.

Drivers were told to proceed carefully because water could carry tree branches or other objects onto roads. Residents were advised to avoid flooded routes and stay away from walls, trees, power cables and advertising structures that appeared at risk of falling.

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