Background on the Situation
The Los Cuartos dam, located in Naucalpan, State of Mexico, overflowed this afternoon due to intense rainfall in the greater Mexico City area over recent hours.
Heavy Rainfall and Waste Accumulation
Isaac Montoya, the Naucalpan municipal president, reported up to 50 mm of rainfall in the upper part of the dam and San Rafael Chamapa zone. The combination of waste accumulation and reduced capacity in the Rio Verde river led to the overflow near the Altamira vehicle bridge, causing impacts in the area.
Impact on Surrounding Areas
Images shared on social media show flooding in several streets of San Rafael Chamapa and a thick foam that might be due to the accumulation of contaminants from wastewater.
- Wastewater inundated a radius of 10 streets.
- Protección Civil and the mayor responded to address the situation.
Montoya mentioned that emergency teams are on-site attending to the situation and urged citizens to stay informed about ongoing actions to ensure residents’ safety and well-being.
CONAGUA Removes Blockage in Los Cuartos Dam
The National Water Commission (CONAGUA) reported successful completion of operations to remove a blockage in the Los Cuartos dam’s intake structure on Sunday.
Specialized Effort and Resources
CONAGUA explained that the complex task required specialized personnel and machinery. After 16:00 hours, the effort resulted in extracting 700 tons of waste, crucial for regulating water in the western region and ensuring public safety.
Key Questions and Answers
- What caused the overflow of Los Cuartos dam? Heavy rainfall and waste accumulation, combined with reduced capacity in the Rio Verde river.
- Which areas were affected by the overflow? San Rafael Chamapa and surrounding streets experienced flooding.
- Who responded to the situation? Protección Civil and Naucalpan’s mayor, Isaac Montoya, addressed the overflow impacts.
- What was the outcome of CONAGUA’s operations? 700 tons of waste were removed, ensuring proper water regulation and public safety.
