Heavy Rains Cause Flooding and Service Disruptions
The Mexico City Metro’s Line A has resumed partial service following historic rainfall that caused significant flooding and disruptions. The intense storms on Saturday night led to water levels reaching up to 2 meters in the Santa Marta-Acatitla tunnel, forcing an emergency operation to pump out the water.
Affected Stations and Current Service
- The Pantitlán-Guelatao and Santa Marta-La Paz segments are currently operational.
- The Peñón Viejo and Acatitla stations remain closed.
- Support with RTP (Red de Transporte de Pasajeros) units continues for commuters heading east in the Valley of Mexico.
Historical Rainfall in Iztapalapa
The storm that led to the partial service closure dumped more than 90mm of rain in the Rebombeo La Quebradora station, the highest accumulation this season. The prolonged rainfall of over two and a half hours resulted in severe flooding in 20 Iztapalapa colonias and affected Metro infrastructure.
Since Saturday night, Metro technicians, along with CONAGUA, the Integrated Water Management Agency, and La Paz municipal authorities, have been working non-stop to lower water levels in the tunnel and restore full service.
Protests Add to Transportation Woes
The partial closure of Line A has forced thousands of commuters heading to municipalities like Chalco and Iztapalapa to rely on RTP or seek alternative transportation along congested routes such as Calzada Ignacio Zaragoza.
The Metro reported on social media: “Specialized personnel continues pumping operations on Line A to restore full service as soon as possible. Provisional service is currently available from Pantitlán to Guelatao.”
Furthermore, furniture store owners affected by the flooding have reportedly set up a blockade on Calzada Ignacio Zaragoza before the La Concordia bridge.
Key Questions and Answers
- What caused the disruptions on Metro Line A? Historic rainfall in Mexico City led to flooding and emergency operations to pump water out of the Santa Marta-Acatitla tunnel.
- Which Metro stations are currently out of service? Peñón Viejo and Acatitla stations remain closed.
- What alternative transportation options are available for commuters? RTP support and congested roadways like Calzada Ignacio Zaragoza are being utilized by affected commuters.
- What is the current status of Metro Line A? The Pantitlán-Guelatao and Santa Marta-La Paz segments are operational, while the other parts face disruptions.
