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Heavy Rains Flood Southern Mexico City, Trigger Orange Alert and Disrupt Light‑Rail Service

C5 reported a 100‑meter water mirror in Pedregal de San Nicolás, underscoring localized but severe street flooding.

Overview

  • The city’s risk agency issued an Orange Alert for Tlalpan and maintained Yellow Alerts for surrounding boroughs due to persistent downpours and possible hail.
  • C5 detailed an inundation at Conkal and Maní in Pedregal de San Nicolás measuring a 100‑meter water mirror with an estimated 40‑centimeter depth.
  • Water rushed down Carretera Picacho Ajusco as SSC crews opened clogged drains in the Jardines del Ajusco area to relieve street flooding.
  • A lightning strike damaged the Tren Ligero catenary at Xotepingo, prompting provisional service between Xochimilco and Estadio Azteca with RTP shuttles covering Estadio Azteca to Tasqueña; 24 Horas also reported disruptions on Cablebús Line 1 during a thunderstorm.
  • Reports from Tlalpan included stranded vehicles in Héroes de Padierna and a fallen tree affecting lanes in Villa del Puente Fovissste, while authorities urged precaution during travel and directed reports to 911 or 55 5654 3210.