Mexico City’s Meteorological Radar Reports Intense Rainfall
According to the Mexico City meteorological radar report, intense rainfall and scattered showers have been ongoing in Iztapalapa, Milpa Alta, Tláhuac, Tlalpan, and Xochimilco. Lighter rain and occasional showers have also been reported in Benito Juárez, Coyoacán, Cuauhtémoc, Iztacalco, and Venustiano Carranza.
SGIRPC Activates Alerts for Specific Areas
The Secretaría de Gestión Integral de Riesgos y Protección Civil (SGIRPC) of Mexico City activated the following alerts on Sunday afternoon:
- Red Alert: Álvaro Obregón, Coyoacán, and Tlalpan. Heavy rainfall (50-70 mm) with possible hail is expected from this afternoon until early Monday, June 23.
- Orange Alert: Azcapotzalco, Benito Juárez, Cuauhtémoc, Cuajimalpa, and Miguel Hidalgo. Rainfall (30-49 mm) is expected during the same period.
- Yellow Alert: Gustavo A. Madero, Iztacalco, Iztapalapa, Magdalena Contreras, Milpa Alta, Tláhuac, Venustiano Carranza, and Xochimilco. Lighter rainfall (15-29 mm) is expected.
Recommendations for the Public
To ensure safety during these weather conditions, the authorities recommend:
- Carrying umbrellas or raincoats.
- Clearing gutters of debris to prevent blockages.
- Avoiding pouring grease into drains.
- Removing or securing outdoor items that could fall.
- Steering clear of ladders, roofs, and cornices.
- Avoiding walking through flooded or waterlogged paths.
- Driving cautiously and maintaining a safe distance from debris carried by the rain.
Operativo Tlaloque 2025: Roadblocks Reported
The Secretaría de Seguridad Ciudadana (SSC) initiated the Operativo Tlaloque 2025 to ensure safe road conditions and provide support in clearing drains at critical points experiencing roadblocks:
- Circuito Interior and De Guadalupe highway.
- Eje 1 Norte, between Peralvillo and Circunvalación in the Morelos neighborhood.
- Periférico and San Antonio Avenue.
- Ingenieros Militares Avenue.
- Cultura Norte and Eje 5 Norte in the El Rosario neighborhood.
- Surroundings of the CETRAM Tacubaya, Boulevard Puerto Aéreo, and Tacuba.
- Viaducto Río Piedad and Galindo Avenue.
- Ermita Iztapalapa and Jalisco Avenue in the Santiago Acahualtepec colony.
Additionally, fallen trees were removed in the Condesa (Nuevo León and Parras) and Buenavista (Violeta and Zaragoza) colonies to ensure traffic flow and public safety.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the current weather situation in Mexico City? Intense rainfall and scattered showers are ongoing in various parts of Mexico City, with the heaviest rain expected in certain areas.
- Which alerts have been activated by the SGIRPC? The Red Alert is in effect for Álvaro Obregón, Coyoacán, and Tlalpan; the Orange Alert for Azcapotzalco, Benito Juárez, Cuauhtémoc, Cuajimalpa, and Miguel Hidalgo; and the Yellow Alert for Gustavo A. Madero, Iztacalco, Iztapalapa, Magdalena Contreras, Milpa Alta, Tláhuac, Venustiano Carranza, and Xochimilco.
- What safety measures are recommended for the public? The authorities advise carrying umbrellas, clearing gutters, avoiding pouring grease into drains, securing outdoor items, steering clear of ladders and roofs, avoiding flooded paths, and driving cautiously.
- What is the Operativo Tlaloque 2025? It’s a safety initiative by the SSC to ensure safe road conditions and provide support in clearing drains at critical points experiencing roadblocks due to heavy rainfall.
