Background on the Situation
The National Coordination of Civil Protection (CNPC), led by Laura Velázquez Alzúa, reported on Tuesday that 112 localities across Querétaro, San Luis Potosí, Veracruz, Hidalgo, and Puebla remain isolated due to recent heavy rains. This situation has been addressed through collaborative efforts by federal, state, and municipal authorities.
Current Status of Isolated Localities
Hidalgo has the highest number of isolated communities, with 74, followed by Veracruz with 31, Puebla with seven, while San Luis Potosí and Querétaro have no isolated localities left.
Velázquez Alzúa highlighted that only 10 communities in Hidalgo still lack terrestrial or aerial access. However, these communities are expected to be reached today using helicopters and heavy machinery.
Road Infrastructure and Repairs
Regarding the state road network, there have been a total of 481 incidents reported across the five affected states. Of these, 764 have been addressed or are currently being handled, while 183 are still under repair and 134 remain to be addressed. Furthermore, 42 bridges have sustained damage and are being repaired with the support of over 411 pieces of machinery and a task force comprising 716 workers distributed across 117 workfronts.
Electricity Supply Restoration
The Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) has nearly fully restored electrical service. In Hidalgo, the restoration rate is 96.6%, while Puebla stands at 99.6%, Veracruz at 99.9%, and both Querétaro and San Luis Potosí have achieved 100% restoration.
School Rehabilitation Progress
The CNPC reported advancements in rehabilitating schools affected by the rains. Out of a total of 1,297 damaged educational institutions, 805 have been attended to or are under repair. The breakdown by state shows Hidalgo with 213 affected schools, Puebla with 469, Querétaro with 84, San Luis Potosí with 102, and Veracruz with 411.
Casualties and Missing Persons
According to the federal government’s information portal on rain-related actions and impacts, the number of fatalities remains at 76, with an additional 31 people reported missing.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the National Coordination of Civil Protection (CNPC)? The CNPC, led by Laura Velázquez Alzúa, is responsible for coordinating efforts among federal, state, and municipal authorities to address natural disasters and emergencies in Mexico.
- Which states are currently affected by the isolation of localities? The affected states are Querétaro, San Luis Potosí, Veracruz, Hidalgo, and Puebla.
- How many localities remain isolated, and which state has the most? A total of 112 localities remain isolated, with Hidalgo having the highest number at 74.
- What is the current status of road repairs and bridge damages? There have been 481 reported incidents, with 764 already addressed or in progress, 183 still under repair, and 134 yet to be addressed. Additionally, 42 bridges have sustained damage and are being repaired.
- How is the electricity supply restoration progressing? The Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) has nearly fully restored electrical service, with Hidalgo at 96.6%, Puebla at 99.6%, Veracruz at 99.9%, and both Querétaro and San Luis Potosí achieving 100% restoration.
- What is the status of school rehabilitation efforts? Out of 1,297 damaged educational institutions, 805 have been attended to or are under repair. Hidalgo has the highest number of affected schools with 213, followed by Puebla with 469.
- How many people have been reported as fatalities and missing due to the recent rains? The number of fatalities is 76, with an additional 31 people reported missing.
