Mexico City braces for heavy rains on Sunday, July 5, during Mexico-England match

Mexico City residents and football fans should prepare for significant rainfall on Sunday, July 5, with heavy showers expected from 4 PM to approximately 10-11 PM. The forecast, announced by José Mario Esparza, secretary of Integral Water Management (Segiagua), coincides with the Mexico-England match.

Esparza urged attendees and the public to heed civil protection warnings and avoid unnecessary risks. He also emphasized the importance of responsible waste disposal, noting that "garbage generates a large part of the waterlogging and flooding." To mitigate potential issues, Segiagua will bolster the Tlaloque 2.0 protocol, which is applied during World Cup events.

Specifically for Paseo de la Reforma, 250 personnel will monitor drainage access points to prevent flooding. "We will have support crews with hand tools, rods, so that if a situation arises, we can respond immediately," Esparza stated. At the Mexico City Stadium, the venue for the match, a reinforced operation will deploy 70 Segiagua elements equipped with Hércules and Vactor pumping systems.