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Sheinbaum Visits Flooded Nezahualcóyotl, Pledges Immediate Aid as Cleanup Begins

Authorities attribute the weekend flooding to an atypical 75‑millimeter downpour that exceeded drainage capacity.

Overview

  • A house‑to‑house census is underway with more than 450 public servants, with a first cash payment promised this week and a second to follow based on risk evaluations.
  • Conagua is operating 53 pumps and 20 water trucks, reducing affected streets from 112 to 29 and remaining on site until water is fully cleared.
  • Plan DN‑III‑E remains active, with over 120 Army and National Guard personnel assisting with water removal, evacuations and support patrols.
  • State water officials report roughly 75% of major ponding has been abated, and sanitization of homes, streets and cisterns is commencing.
  • Classes in Nezahualcóyotl will continue online next week as cleanup and disinfection proceed to ensure a safe return.