Overview

• Chiapas civil protection officials confirmed two low‑intensity tornadoes struck the city shortly after 12:30 local time on September 3.
• Authorities report significant material damage across at least nine neighborhoods, including torn roofs, fallen trees, affected markets and collapsed structures.
• Emergency operations involve municipal and state agencies, Red Cross and firefighters, with the Defense Ministry applying Plan DN‑III for debris removal and assistance.
• Power outages were reported in several areas and CFE crews are working to restore service as transit closures facilitate cleanup and damage verification.
• One injury has been officially confirmed by civil protection sources, while a local outlet reports two injured, and officials note heavy rain and hail exacerbated flooding.