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CDMX Issues Yellow and Orange Rain Alerts for Nine Boroughs as Flooding Slows Traffic

City crews step up drain cleaning under the Tlaloque protocol to limit flooding during the ongoing downpours.

Crédito X: @tavojeda5
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Overview

  • SGIRPC activated Orange alerts for Álvaro Obregón, Cuajimalpa, Iztapalapa, Magdalena Contreras and Xochimilco, with forecast rainfall of 30–49 mm and possible hail.
  • Yellow alerts were issued for Coyoacán, Miguel Hidalgo, Tláhuac and Tlalpan, where 15–29 mm of rain is expected as authorities monitor conditions for further updates.
  • OVIAL reported water accumulation affecting traffic at Barranca del Muerto and Anillo Periférico in Benito Juárez and on Anillo Periférico at Calle Olivar in Álvaro Obregón.
  • Emergency teams attended an inundation on Calle Agua in Jardines del Pedregal, with suggested route alternatives including Avenida Revolución and Molinos.
  • Segiagua continued preventive desazolve and cleaning of hydraulic infrastructure under Operativo Tlaloque, while officials urged residents to clear drains, avoid crossing flowing water and drive with caution.