Overview

• The alert applies to Iztacalco, Iztapalapa, Tláhuac and Xochimilco for Sunday afternoon and evening
• Forecasts call for 15 to 29 millimeters of rain with hail that could overload the city’s aging drainage system
• Authorities warned that street flooding, fast-moving water and debris from fallen branches, trees and awnings will endanger motorists and pedestrians
• A low-pressure system over the region is driving the storm and may bring lightning and strong gusts to the capital’s east and south
• Residents are advised to clear drains, secure loose outdoor items and report emergencies to 911 or call Locatel at 5556581111 or SGIRPC at 5556832222