Background and Relevance
On August 16, 2025, the Mexico City government, led by Chief of Government Clara Brugada Molina, distributed emergency aid to families affected by heavy rains in the Venustiano Carranza alcaldía. The rains caused significant flooding, impacting numerous colonies and residents’ lives. The aid package includes financial assistance, food supplies, cleaning kits, and essential items to help families recover.
Aid Distribution
- 362 economic aid packages for affected families
- 2,050 food rations
- 506 cleaning kits
- 200 food boxes
- 12 colchones (8 matrimonial and 4 individual)
- 1 refrigerator
Authorities visited nearly 150 households and addressed 43 cases of skin, eye, and stomach-related afflictions.
Financial Assistance
The financial aid is distributed based on the severity of the flooding in each home:
- $5,000 pesos for flooding up to 15 cm
- $10,000 pesos for flooding up to 50 cm
- $25,000 pesos for flooding exceeding 50 cm
Immediate Support
In addition to financial aid, the government has provided immediate support such as:
- Setting up kitchens to provide meals for those unable to cook
- Distributing 506 cleaning kits, 200 food boxes, 12 colchones, and 1 refrigerator
- Distributing a total of 2,050 breakfast and meal rations
- Issuing 362 checks to families affected by flooding between 15 and less than 50 cm
Long-term Solutions
Clara Brugada Molina emphasized the need for long-term infrastructure solutions to prevent future flooding, including:
- Thorough drainage inspections using advanced technology like robots with cameras to identify and fix issues in drainage networks
- Collaboration with CONAGUA and the State of Mexico to adjust drainage operation protocols, increasing water discharge capacity from 6% to 20%
- Planned desazolvation works in the Río de los Remedios and construction of a new pumping station
Key Roles and Contributions
Secretary of Well-being and Social Equality, Araceli Damián González
Presented a detailed report on material aid distribution, including:
- 506 cleaning kits, 200 food boxes, 12 colchones, and 1 refrigerator
- 2,050 breakfast and meal rations distributed in the affected area
- 362 checks for families with flooding between 15 and less than 50 cm
Secretary of Health, Nadine Gasman Zylbermann
Outlined health-related actions, such as:
- Setting up a population assistance post
- Visiting nearly 150 households and addressing 43 cases of skin, eye, and stomach afflictions
- Administering vaccines and supporting water quality verification
Secretary of Integral Water Management (SEGIAGUA), José Mario Esparza Hernández
Explained the causes of flooding and short-term, long-term solutions:
- Historical intensity of rainfall in a short period, leading to desazolvation, pumping in homes and basements, and cleaning of collectors and streets
- Agreement with CONAGUA and the State of Mexico to modify drainage discharge protocols, increasing capacity from 6% to 20%
Planned desazolvation in Río de los Remedios and construction of a new pumping station
Secretary of Integral Citizen Participation, Tomás Pliego Calvo
Described the process of cataloging affected homes, visiting 362 homes in colonies like Azteca, Progresista, Pensador Mexicano, and Romero Rubio to record water entry levels. This information was used to determine the level of financial support for families.
Secretary of Housing, Inti Muñoz Santini
Focused on structural and finish damages in homes, evaluating construction defects beyond personal belongings. He announced 25 housing improvement interventions, including a 12-unit building with a total budget of 800,000 pesos for maintenance and repairs.
Alcaldesa of Venustiano Carranza, Evelyn Parra Álvarez
Expressed gratitude for the authorities’ presence and highlighted immediate coordination to address the atypical, heavy rains – the strongest in over 70 years. She mentioned going door-to-door to clean, remove damaged furniture, and support neighbors, as well as delivering food boxes, water, water tankers, and cleanup truck services.
