Torrential Rains Damage 48 Homes in Tizayuca, Hidalgo; Authorities Respond
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Torrential rains in Tizayuca, Hidalgo, damaged at least 48 homes and caused significant property loss.
- The downpour lasted 41 minutes, accumulating 75 millimeters of rain, leading to water levels between 30 centimeters and 1.5 meters in affected areas.
- Municipal, state, and federal authorities are conducting cleanup and drainage operations to mitigate risks for affected families.
At least 48 homes in Tizayuca, Hidalgo, suffered damage, with significant losses of furniture, appliances, and vehicles following a torrential downpour. The storm inundated several neighborhoods, with the Marbella subdivision being particularly hard-hit.
Affectations in at least 48 homes, as well as losses of furniture, appliances, and vehicles, was the balance of the torrential rain registered yesterday afternoon-night in the municipality of Tizayuca, Hidalgo, where 75 millimeters of water per square meter accumulated.
According to municipal president Gretchen Atilano, the rain lasted 41 minutes and deposited 75 millimeters of water per square meter. In Marbella, water levels rose between 30 centimeters and 1.5 meters. One home in this area suffered a total loss after a wall collapsed, allowing water to flood inside. Additionally, 170 square meters of asphalt pavement were displaced.
Other areas also experienced damage, with 20 homes affected in the El Recinto subdivision and eight more in the Loma Bonita neighborhood. Authorities are continuing cleanup and drainage efforts, involving personnel from various civil protection, water, sanitation, and social welfare agencies.
the downpour lasted 41 minutes and accumulated 75 millimeters of rain, which left severe affectations in several colonies, mainly in the Marbella subdivision, where 20 homes were damaged.
The operation is expected to continue until cleanup is complete and health risks are reduced for the affected families. The municipal government reported the damage to furniture, appliances, and vehicles as a result of the flooding.
Compostela street was the area with the greatest impact, as a wall collapsed, causing water to enter a home, which registered a total loss of its assets.
Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.