Affected Roadways Due to Waterlogging
On Saturday, July 12, intense rainfall accompanied by strong winds and hail in some areas affected various boroughs of Mexico City, prompting the update of a Yellow Alert issued by the Secretariat for Integral Risk Management and Civil Protection (SGIRPC).
The boroughs under alert for heavy rainfall are: Álvaro Obregón, Benito Juárez, Coyoacán, Cuauhtémoc, Cuajimalpa, Iztacalco, Iztapalapa, Magdalena Contreras, Miguel Hidalgo, Milpa Alta, Tláhuac, Tlalpan, and Xochimilco. Authorities predict rainfall between 15 and 29 mm, wind gusts over 50 km/h, and hail between 17:25 and 22:00 hours.
Key Road Affected by Waterlogging
- -Plateros and Capuchinas, San José Insurgentes colony, Benito Juárez. Alternative road: Insurgentes and Av. Río Mixcoac.
- -Bajo puente of Av. San Antonio and Anillo Periférico, Santa María Nonoalco colony, Benito Juárez.
- -Gregorio Allegri and Cerrada Don Giovani, Miguel Hidalgo colony, Tláhuac.
- -Ferrocarril de Cuernavaca and Francisco Girardot, Santa María Nonoalco colony, Álvaro Obregón.
- -Sonido 13 and Av. Tláhuac, Santa Cecilia colony.
- -Av. Agustín Lara and Juventino Rosas, San José colony, Tláhuac, with a 500-meter stretch of water 20 cm deep, without affecting homes or businesses.
Operation Tlaloque and Actions for Flooding
As part of the Operation Tlaloque 2025, personnel from the SSC’s Operation Police Subsecretariat are conducting road clearing and drainage cleaning tasks, especially in critical areas like the Anillo Periférico near Barranca del Muerto in the Alpes colony, Álvaro Obregón.
Recommendations for Citizens
- Carry an umbrella or raincoat.
- Avoid traveling through flooded areas.
- Remove objects that could fall from outside.
- Do not go onto rooftops or approach poles or cables.
- Keep drains clear.
- Drive carefully, considering the possible presence of branches or objects carried by the current.
Citizen Reports and Metro Impacts
Social media users shared images and videos of the afternoon rains, particularly reporting a “waterfall” inside the Insurgentes Sur Metro station.
To report emergencies, citizens can contact 911, Locatel (555 658 1111), or the SGIRPC (555 683 2222). The agency also provides constant updates through its official social media channels.
Key Takeaways
- Heavy rains and strong winds caused flooding in several Mexico City boroughs.
- Critical roads and the Metro were affected, causing traffic disruptions.
- SGIRPC issued a Yellow Alert and recommended precautions for citizens.
- Operation Tlaloque 2025 is ongoing to clear roads and drains.
- Citizens can report emergencies via 911, Locatel, or SGIRPC.
