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Flooding in Guanajuato Triggers Dam Releases and Cleanup Operations

Protección Civil oversees controlled releases from full reservoirs to prevent overflows under persistent monsoon-driven rains.

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Lluvia torrencial desborda arroyo y arrastra vehículos en Villa Morelos
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Overview

  • Monsoon-driven downpours on July 14 submerged the Subterránea Miguel Hidalgo in Guanajuato under more than a meter of water, stranding multiple vehicles.
  • Levels at Presa de la Olla and Presa de la Esperanza rose near capacity, prompting Protección Civil to open gates for controlled water releases.
  • Municipal safety agencies confirmed there were no human casualties or significant material losses from the flooding within the city.
  • Rural areas including Villa Morelos saw an arroyo overflow that damaged at least 24 homes and dozens of vehicles, leading President Municipal Julio César Conejo Alejos to deploy urgent response operations.
  • Servicio Meteorológico Nacional forecasts continued heavy rains from tropical waves and the Mexican monsoon and authorities maintain close monitoring of flood risks.