River overflow in Huixquilucan causes one death, material damage, and trapped individuals after rains

Heavy rainfall caused the La Coyotera River to overflow in Huixquilucan, Mexico, leading to a fatal flood that claimed the life of a 40-year-old woman. The victim was reportedly in the lobby of a building in the Hacienda de las Golondrinas area when water levels surged to nearly two meters, resulting in her death by drowning.

Residents of Hacienda las Golondrinas are assessing the extensive damage caused by the inundation. Numerous vehicles were submerged and rendered unusable. In one instance, two young people were trapped inside a home as the water reached the first level, damaging door locks and preventing their escape until a locksmith could arrive.

Locals expressed frustration, noting that while flooding is a recurring issue in Huixquilucan, the severity of this event was unprecedented. Emergency services, including personnel from Grupo Tláloc and the State Water Commission of Mexico (CAEM), were deployed to conduct cleanup and desilting operations in at least five affected homes.

Inundations were also reported in other areas of Huixquilucan, such as San Fernando, where water reached 30 centimeters, and Santiago Yancuitlalpan and Jesús del Monte, with accumulations exceeding 50 centimeters. Municipal authorities confirmed that affected roadways have been reopened following cleanup efforts.