Heavy Rains Flood Mexico City Streets, Affect Homes; Emergency Operations Underway

Intense rainfall lashed Mexico City on Saturday afternoon, leading to significant flooding and disruptions in multiple areas. Brigades from the Secretariat of Integral Water Management (Segiagua) were deployed to address the immediate aftermath and reinforce preventive measures. The downpour caused water accumulation on streets like Laguna del Carmen in the Ahuehuetes Anáhuac neighborhood and at the intersection of Periférico and Conscripto.

Segiagua crews worked to clear blockages in drainage systems, attributing some of the flooding to accumulated garbage and fallen leaves. The underpass at Marina Nacional and Circuito Interior also experienced high water levels, requiring intervention from city personnel. In the Santa Cruz Meyehualco neighborhood of Iztapalapa, teams conducted desilting and cleaning operations on the drainage network to improve water flow.

Beyond street-level flooding, the rains also impacted residential areas. Two apartments in the Cuauhtémoc borough, located in a sunken area, reported water intrusion of approximately 25 centimeters, affecting about 60 square meters. Emergency services utilized pumping equipment to remove the water, while Segiagua continued drainage system maintenance. The Secretariat of Integral Risk and Civil Protection (SGIRPC) issued an Orange Alert for several boroughs, including Azcapotzalco and Miguel Hidalgo, warning of heavy rain and possible hail, while Yellow Alerts were issued for a wider range of areas.