Morelos Authorities Activate Emergency Protocols Amidst Heavy Rains and Rising Rivers

Heavy rainfall across Morelos, Mexico, has triggered widespread flooding, inundation, and dangerous rises in river and ravine levels. Authorities have responded by activating emergency protocols and deploying operational personnel to mitigate the risks and protect the population.

In Jiutepec, the Contingency Committee immediately launched response measures. Teams performed desilting work on Avenida de los Doctores and Avenida Centenario in CIVAC, and cleared water accumulation in Hacienda de las Flores. Municipal brigades also addressed water buildup in various areas and cleared a drain in the Villa Santiago neighborhood.

Temixco's Civil Protection Directorate is closely monitoring the Apatlaco River, drainage grates in La Panera, Valle Verde bridge, and the Río Salado bridge. Emiliano Zapata's municipal government has preemptively opened a temporary shelter at the DIF Municipal System due to rising water levels in the Apatlaco River and several ravines. Civil Protection, Firefighters, and Rescue elements are conducting continuous patrols and clearing water bodies and storm drains.

In Xochitepec, a canal overflowed near the Mexico-Acapulco highway, and the Apatlaco River breached its banks in Atlacholoaya, disrupting traffic and passage for residents. Authorities in Jiutepec, Temixco, Emiliano Zapata, and Xochitepec are advising citizens to stay updated through official channels, avoid crossing water currents, and report any emergencies.