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Mexico City Flood Response Intensifies After Record Mid-August Downpours

City authorities have mobilized pumps and response teams under high-level alerts in anticipation of further rainfall

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Durante la 11ª Charla de Integridad de la Red WIN México, en 2024, expertos advirtieron que para resolver la crisis del agua en la CDMX se requiere transparencia, gobernanza metropolitana, participación ciudadana, mantenimiento adecuado y acceso a información pública.

Overview

  • Pumps and brigades from SGIRPC, SEGIAGUA, SSC, Conagua and fire services continue clearing water and debris across multiple alcaldías, including Cuauhtémoc and Venustiano Carranza
  • Partial suspensions on Metro Lines 2 and 5 remain after flood-induced short circuits forced station closures earlier this week
  • AICM remains under operational limits following runway flooding, with water-removal crews working to restore full service and minimize flight disruptions
  • Officials report at least 169 flooded sites, 66 fallen trees and preliminary estimates of 50 to 75 homes damaged as house-to-house assessments proceed
  • Authorities warn that heavy rains will persist through September, underscoring the need to bolster the city’s aging drainage network and climate resilience measures