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Purple Alert in Iztapalapa as Torrential Rains Flood East CDMX, Disrupt Metro Line A and AICM

The season’s heaviest downpour prompted a large Tlaloque deployment in the flood‑hit east.

Overview

  • SGIRPC issued a Purple Alert for Iztapalapa and a Red Alert for Venustiano Carranza, with orange and yellow alerts across other boroughs through 23:00 Saturday.
  • Rainfall reached 91 mm at La Quebradora station in Iztapalapa, with city authorities logging 68 flood incidents across affected zones.
  • Metro Line A suspended service from Guelatao to La Paz, operating only PantitlánGuelatao as crews conducted overnight pumping and RTP offered free support buses.
  • AICM concentrated operations on runway 05L‑23R after closing its other runway, while Viva Aerobús temporarily halted flights and travelers were advised to verify statuses.
  • Tlaloque, SEGIAGUA, SSC, firefighters and Iztapalapa command posts worked hotspots including Calzada Ignacio Zaragoza, Santa Martha and Santa María Aztahuacán, with vehicle rescues reported and no injuries confirmed.