Heavy thunderstorms flooded various roads across Mexico City and Naucalpan on Sunday night, causing service interruptions to the Tren Ligero and flooding at Metrobús stations. The Secretaría de Gestión Integral de Riesgos y Protección Civil maintained an Orange Alert for most boroughs as rainfall reached levels of up to 50 mm.
Where were the heaviest rains recorded?
The highest level of precipitation was recorded in the municipality of Naucalpan, where San Andrés Atoto reported 51.25 mm of rainfall. Within Mexico City, the highest accumulations reached 43 mm in both San Pedro Mártir, Tlalpan, and the Tlacamaca neighborhood in Gustavo A. Madero, according to records from the Secretaría de Gestión Integral del Agua.
Other significant rainfall totals included 42 mm in La Joya, Tlalpan, and 35.5 mm in the Victoria de las Democracias neighborhood in Azcapotzalco. The major accumulations of rain were recorded in the alcaldías Tlalpan, Gustavo A. Madero, Miguel Hidalgo, Azcapotzalco, and Álvaro Obregón.
How did the flooding impact transportation?
Flooding caused several disruptions to the city’s transit network. The Tren Ligero service experienced interruptions due to water on Calzada de Tlalpan near the Estadio Ciudad de México. Additionally, the director of the Heroico Cuerpo de Bomberos, Juan Manuel Pérez Cova, reported that two vehicles were stranded at the La Joya station on Metrobús Line 1.
Other reported infrastructure issues include:
- Water leaks at the connection between Metro Pantitlán and the Mexibús.
- Runoff within the Aeropuerto Internacional de la Ciudad de México.
- Partial closure of the intersection of Viaducto Tlalpan and Periférico.
- Flooding on Calzada Ignacio Zaragoza and Calzada Ermita Iztapalapa in Iztapalapa.
In addition to flooding, hail was reported in parts of Gustavo A. Madero, Venustiano Carranza, Cuauhtémoc, and Tlalpan.
What is the weather forecast for Monday?
The weather may continue to impact the region throughout the coming day. According to the Servicio Meteorológico Nacional, afternoon rains of up to 50 mm are expected to continue in Mexico City on Monday.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which areas experienced the highest rainfall?
According to the Secretaría de Gestión Integral del Agua, the highest rainfall was 51.25 mm in San Andrés Atoto, Naucalpan, followed by 43 mm in San Pedro Mártir and Tlacamaca.
How was public transportation affected?
The Tren Ligero service faced interruptions, and the Metrobús Line 1 station at La Joya was flooded, resulting in two stranded vehicles, according to the director of the Heroico Cuerpo de Bomberos, Juan Manuel Pérez Cova.
What is the weather outlook for Monday?
The Servicio Meteorológico Nacional forecasts that afternoon rains of up to 50 mm could continue in Mexico City.
Will local infrastructure be prepared for the forecasted afternoon rains?
