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Two Waterspouts Touch Lake Chapala, No Damage Reported

Authorities are maintaining safety advisories, with forecasts predicting heavy rains, thunderstorms, hail

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El fenómeno natural captó la atención de los habitantes en la zona del Lago de Chapala.

Overview

  • Protección Civil Jalisco confirmed that two waterspouts formed over Lake Chapala on July 18, with one reaching the lake surface
  • The municipal government of Jocotepec urged residents in San Pedro Tesistán and San Cristóbal Zapotitlán to stay indoors and follow safety precautions
  • Authorities around the lake report no injuries or property damage from the phenomenon
  • Images and videos of the waterspouts went viral on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, drawing widespread public attention
  • Meteorologists warn that a high-level cyclonic circulation interacting with the Mexican monsoon could bring additional heavy rains, thunderstorms and hail to the region