Mexico City braces for heavy rains, hail, and thunderstorms through June 12

Mexico City braces for heavy rains, hail, and thunderstorms from June 4 to June 12, a period that includes the opening of the 2026 World Cup. The Secretariat of Integral Risk Management and Civil Protection (SGIRPC) issued an alert for the capital, warning of a rainstorm expected to last until June 12.

Temperatures will hover between 22° and 25° Celsius during these days. Forecasters anticipate strong to very strong rainfall, potentially accompanied by electrical activity, hail, and wind gusts reaching up to 50 kilometers per hour. The SGIRPC has advised the public to take precautions, including clearing debris from drains and avoiding flooded streets or seeking shelter under trees.

Rain is primarily expected in the afternoons, with probabilities ranging from 60% to 70%. Mornings and early afternoons, up to 3 PM, will see lower chances of precipitation, around 10% to 20%. The alert comes as the city prepares to host a major international sporting event, with the tournament's opening ceremony scheduled for June 11.