Storm causes severe flooding in Puebla; woman dies after tree falls on car

A powerful storm struck Puebla, Mexico, triggering widespread flooding and causing the Atoyac River to overflow its banks. The intense rainfall led to the saturation of water basins and significant disruptions across the metropolitan area.

The deluge resulted in severe water accumulation and inundations in various parts of Puebla city and its neighboring municipalities. The Atoyac River, which runs through major thoroughfares like 57 Poniente and Avenida Nacional, breached its banks, leaving dozens of motorists stranded. Additionally, the Barranca Santuario water basin in the México 83 neighborhood was overwhelmed, affecting several homes.

Further exacerbating the situation, the Puente Negro water basin in the capital reached 70% capacity, contributing to flooded streets and dislodged manhole covers due to the sheer volume of water. Numerous vehicles were trapped by the rising floodwaters in different parts of the city.

Tragically, a woman lost her life when a tree fell onto the compact car she was traveling in as a passenger. The incident occurred on the recta a Cholula, a key avenue connecting Puebla city with the municipalities of San Pedro and San Andrés Cholula. The storm's impact underscores the vulnerability of urban infrastructure to extreme weather events.