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Rain causes landslides, road collapses on Oaxaca federal highway; no injuries reported
🇲🇽 Mexico /Disasters & Emergencies

Rain causes landslides, road collapses on Oaxaca federal highway; no injuries reported

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Heavy rains in Oaxaca, Mexico, have caused landslides and road collapses on the federal highway 190, specifically the Isthmus-Oaxaca stretch.
  • Traffic has been reduced to a single lane in affected areas due to debris and mud.
  • Civil protection authorities are urging drivers to exercise extreme caution and are warning of continued high probabilities of rain, which could lead to further flooding and landslides.

Continuous rainfall in Oaxaca has triggered landslides and road collapses along the federal highway 190, particularly on the Isthmus-Oaxaca section, prompting authorities to issue warnings to motorists. The severe weather has resulted in significant disruptions, with portions of the highway experiencing debris and mudslides that have narrowed the roadway to a single lane.

Jesús González Pérez, the Civil Protection delegate for the Isthmus region, has implored drivers to exercise utmost caution when traveling on highway 190. He emphasized that the reduced capacity of the road, combined with the ongoing risk of further collapses, necessitates heightened vigilance. The situation is compounded by alerts from civil protection services indicating a high probability of continued rainfall in the coming hours.

Drivers on Highway 190 should exercise extreme caution due to landslides and road collapses, as only one lane is currently in use.

— Jesús González PérezCivil Protection delegate for the Isthmus region, warning drivers about the dangerous conditions on the federal highway.

These anticipated rains pose a risk of flash floods in streams and further landslides. Civil Protection has advised the general public and drivers to be particularly careful. They recommend, whenever possible, traveling during daylight hours towards destinations like Chiapas, Veracruz, the coast, or Oaxaca's capital city, as afternoon rains can severely impair visibility and increase driving hazards.

The authorities are closely monitoring the situation and urging residents and travelers to stay informed about weather updates and road conditions. The primary concern remains the safety of individuals using the affected highway and the prevention of further damage to infrastructure.

Civil protection authorities have warned of high probabilities of rain in the coming hours, which could cause streams to swell and trigger more landslides.

— El UniversalReporting on the ongoing weather alerts and potential for further hazards.
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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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