Overview and Key Figures
The Mexico City Government’s information bulletin reported that 20 colonias in Iztapalapa have been affected by recent heavy rains. Authorities are deploying brigades to pump out flooded streets, distribute aid, and address damaged homes.
So far, 3,500 food rations and 2,000 cleaning kits have been distributed to affected families. Iztapalapa’s mayor, Aleida Alavez, is coordinating relief efforts from a command post in the demarcation’s headquarters.
Las autoridades capitalinas trabajan incansablemente para ayudar a las familias afectadas por las lluvias en Iztapalapa. Se han distribuido 3,500 raciones de alimentos y 2,000 kits de limpieza. #IztapalapaLluvias
— Gobierno CDMX (@GobCDMX) Date and time
Affected Colonias and Critical Points
Among the colonias with significant damage are:
- Supermanzanas 4 and 5 of Vicente Guerrero, Ejército de Oriente, Juan Escutia, La Colmena, Desarrollo Urbano Quetzalcóatl, Santa Cruz Meyehualco, Solidaridad, Santa María Aztahuacán, and Ermita Zaragoza.
- Santa Martha Norte y Sur, Artículo 4to, Fuerte de Loreto, Lomas de Zaragoza, 2ª Ampliación Santiago Acahualtepec, and Pueblo de Santiago Ixtlahuacán.
Seven command posts have been set up in strategic locations, including Texcoco and Jesús Camarillo avenues, Lanceros de Oaxaca and Cazadores de Morelia streets, as well as Santa María Aztahuacán, Vicente Guerrero, Desarrollo Urbano Quetzalcóatl, and Santiago Acahualtepec.
Historical Rainfall
The Mexico City Secretary of Integral Risk Management and Civil Protection reported that the accumulated rainfall reached 90.75 mm at the Rebombeo-La Quebradora station, one of the highest figures recorded this season.
According to the Integral Water Institute, more than 28 million cubic meters of water fell on the capital in just two and a half hours of rain.
Metro Line A Segment Remains Suspended
The Mexico City Metro announced that the A Line service remains suspended between Guelatao and La Paz due to the heavy rains.
“Specialized personnel continues with pumping work on the A Line to restore full service as soon as possible. The service operates provisionally from Pantitlán to Guelatao,” the Metro responded to users on social media.
Key Questions and Answers
- Q: How many colonias in Iztapalapa have been affected by the rains? A: 20 colonias have been impacted by the heavy rains.
- Q: What aid has been distributed to affected families? A: 3,500 food rations and 2,000 cleaning kits have been provided.
- Q: What is the extent of rainfall in Mexico City during this event? A: The city experienced more than 28 million cubic meters of rain in just two and a half hours.
- Q: Which Metro Line segment remains suspended? A: The A Line service is suspended between Guelatao and La Paz.
