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Mexico City Suffers Record Rainfall, Exceeding Last Year's Peak by 8.3%
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Mexico City Suffers Record Rainfall, Exceeding Last Year's Peak by 8.3%

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources Context piece
  • Mexico City experienced record-breaking rainfall on June 28, exceeding last year's maximum precipitation by 8.3%.
  • The storm dumped 42 million cubic meters of water, primarily affecting the area around the Mexico City Stadium.
  • Officials noted that while there were some puddles, no major complications were reported and all issues were addressed.

Mexico City experienced historic rainfall on Sunday, June 28, shattering previous records for the current administration and marking the most intense precipitation event in recent memory. The storm delivered a staggering 42 million cubic meters of water, primarily impacting the vicinity of the Mexico City Stadium.

The record was broken yesterday. Since this administration began, we have never had a day with such a volume of rain: it was, on average, a rainfall layer across the entire city of more than 28 millimeters. This means almost 29 liters per square meter. And all that volume of rain, together, is 42 million cubic meters of water, which fell yesterday.

— José Mario EsparzaEsparza details the unprecedented volume and intensity of the rainfall.

According to José Mario Esparza, the Secretary of Integral Water Management (Segiagua), the rainfall registered an average of over 28 millimeters across the city, equivalent to nearly 29 liters per square meter. This volume represents an 8.3% increase compared to the previous record set on June 29, 2025, which saw 26 millimeters of rain.

Esparza highlighted that the total volume of water recorded this Sunday was the largest observed both within Mexico City and its metropolitan area, exceeding 73 million cubic meters when combined. He noted that while June 2025 was one of the rainiest years in recent decades, with 232 millimeters recorded for the month, the current year has reached 219 millimeters by June 28, with days still remaining in the month. This figure significantly surpasses the historical monthly average of 126 millimeters.

It is an 8.3% increase in intensity, more volume of water, that fell yesterday.

— José Mario EsparzaEsparza quantifies the increase in rainfall compared to the previous record.

The pluviometric station at the Azteca Stadium in Coyoacán recorded the highest rainfall, with 65 millimeters. Other areas, including Xochimilco, Tlalpan, and parts of the State of Mexico, also experienced substantial downpours. Despite the intense rain, Esparza assured that authorities addressed the situation promptly, with only minor puddles reported and no major complications arising from the event.

Yesterday, regarding rainfall, was historic. We are reviewing older records, but at least, for 2024 and 2025, yesterday was the day with the most rain. There were some water accumulations, but there were no major complications; everything has been attended to, and there were only some puddles.

— José Mario EsparzaEsparza summarizes the impact and response to the historic rainfall.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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