Rains flood Light Rail's Huipulco station; provisional service implemented

Mexico City's Light Rail system experienced significant disruptions on Sunday afternoon as heavy rains flooded the Huipulco station. The accumulation of water on Calzada de Tlalpan, near the station, forced the suspension of services on a key segment of the Tren Ligero.

The Servicio de Transportes Eléctricos announced that a provisional service is now in operation connecting Tasqueña and Estadio Azteca stations. However, the stretch between Huipulco and Xochimilco remains inaccessible to passengers due to the flooding. This disruption affects commuters relying on this vital public transport line.

In response to the severe weather, the Secretariat of Integral Risk Management and Civil Protection (SGIRPC) activated double alerts across the city. Orange alerts are in effect for the boroughs of Álvaro Obregón, Coyoacán, Tlalpan, and Xochimilco, where rainfall is expected to range between 30 and 49 millimeters, accompanied by the potential for hail. Yellow alerts are active in the remaining boroughs, forecasting between 15 and 29 millimeters of rain and possible hail.