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Mexico City Maintains Flood Alerts as Cleanup and Shelter Operations Continue

Officials keep tiered warnings active and operations underway to clear floodwater and support residents following weekend storms

Overview

  • Operativo Tlaloque brigades have tackled 58 encharcamientos and removed 20 fallen trees across the city
  • Emergency teams have aided 44 homes affected by flooding with damage assessment and debris removal
  • Temporary shelters, including the Deportivo Oasis in Magdalena Contreras, remain open for families displaced by water damage
  • The SGIRPC retains red, orange and yellow alerts in multiple alcaldías and urges residents to avoid flooded streets and secure outdoor objects
  • Authorities are monitoring forecasts for additional heavy rainfall and conducting drain-cleaning to strengthen the city’s aging infrastructure