Hidalgo activates yellow alert for heavy rains, warns of rising rivers and landslides

Authorities in Hidalgo, Mexico, have raised a yellow alert across several regions due to intense rainfall, prompting concerns over swelling rivers and the risk of landslides. The Subsecretariat of Civil Protection and Risk Management issued the warning for areas including Sierra Alta, Sierra Otomí-Tepehua, Valle del Mezquital, and Huasteca.

Román Bernal, head of the Civil Protection agency, stated that the alert was necessary due to the weather conditions and the rising levels of rivers. He cited the Tunititlán bridge in Mixquiahuala as being at maximum capacity, indicating the severity of the situation. Similar conditions are being monitored along the Calabozo River in Huautla, and authorities are maintaining constant surveillance in San Bartolo Tutotepec, Huehuetla, and the community of Chapula in Tianguistengo.

Forecasting models predict rainfall accumulations of 50 to 75 millimeters in the southeastern part of the state, accompanied by winds gusting up to 40 kilometers per hour. These conditions are expected to cause localized flooding, mudslides, and further increases in river levels.

In response, officials are urging the public to remain vigilant and pay close attention to official communications. Residents are advised to identify evacuation routes and temporary shelters, and to prepare essential documents and supplies. They are also cautioned against crossing rivers or streams and to avoid unnecessary travel during periods of heavy rain. Maintaining clean drains and exercising extreme care in hillside areas to prevent potential collapses are also recommended.

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The alert for these regions was determined due to the climatic conditions and the state of the tributaries, as in the case of Mixquiahuala, where the Tunititlán bridge is at its maximum capacity.