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Yellow Alert Issued for Strong Winds in 13 Mexico City Boroughs
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Yellow Alert Issued for Strong Winds in 13 Mexico City Boroughs

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Mexico City's Secretariat of Integral Risk Management and Civil Protection issued a yellow alert for strong winds in 13 of the 16 boroughs.
  • The alert is in effect for Wednesday afternoon and evening, with wind gusts expected to reach up to 59 km/h.
  • Residents are advised to secure loose objects and avoid dangerous areas like scaffolding and rooftops.

Mexico City authorities have issued a yellow alert for strong winds across 13 of the capital's 16 boroughs, warning of gusts that could reach up to 59 kilometers per hour.

The Secretariat of Integral Risk Management and Civil Protection (SGIRPC) activated the alert for Wednesday afternoon and evening. The affected areas include Álvaro Obregón, Benito Juárez, Coyoacán, Cuajimalpa, Gustavo A. Madero, Iztacalco, Iztapalapa, Magdalena Contreras, Milpa Alta, Tláhuac, Tlalpan, Venustiano Carranza, and Xochimilco.

Residents in these areas are urged to take precautions. The SGIRPC recommends securing or removing objects that could fall, such as outdoor furniture or decorations. Citizens are also advised not to climb on scaffolding, rooftops, or ledges. The alert highlights potential dangers including falling branches and trees, debris on roads, and damage to public property.

The strong winds are expected to persist between 2:35 PM and 8:00 PM. The SGIRPC also reminded the public to wear face masks. This measure is part of ongoing public health guidance in the city.

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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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