Mexico City issues double alert for heavy rain and hail

Mexico City is bracing for significant rainfall and the potential for hail as the Secretariat of Integral Risk Management and Civil Protection (SGIRPC) has activated double alerts for the afternoon and evening of Thursday, June 4. All 16 boroughs of the capital are affected by the weather warnings.

Eleven specific boroughs have been placed under a "red" alert: Álvaro Obregón, Azcapotzalco, Coyoacán, Cuajimalpa, Gustavo A. Madero, Iztapalapa, Magdalena Contreras, Miguel Hidalgo, Tláhuac, Tlalpan, and Xochimilco. These areas are expected to receive between 30 and 49 millimeters of rain, accompanied by hail, between 2 PM and 10 PM. Meanwhile, a "yellow" alert has been issued for Benito Juárez, Cuauhtémoc, Iztacalco, Milpa Alta, and Venustiano Carranza, anticipating lighter rainfall of 15 to 29 millimeters during the same period.

Following heavy rains on June 3 that generated an estimated 25.2 million cubic meters of water and required attention for 70% of reported water accumulation, the SGIRPC is urging residents to take preventative measures. The recommendations include carrying umbrellas or raincoats, watering plants with collected rainwater, and ensuring storm drains are clear of debris. Residents are also advised to avoid flooded areas, drive cautiously due to potential debris, and stay clear of structures like walls, trees, and power lines that may be at risk of falling.