Redโ Alert Issued for Mexico City as Intense Rains and Hail Threaten Several Boroughs
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Mexico City (CDMX) – Authorities have activated a Red Alert โfor โparts of โขMexico City as a severe weatherโข system brings intenseโ rainfall,โค hail, and strong winds.The Ministry of Integral Risk Management and โคCivilโ Protection issuedโ the alert Sunday evening, forecasting rainfall โขbetween โค50 andโค 70 millimeters in the boroughsโข of รlvaro Obregรณn, Coyoacรกn, and Magdalena Contreras.
The activation โฃof the highest alert level signals a โขsignificant โคrisk to residents and infrastructure. These โคconditions pose immediate dangers including street flooding, hazardous travel conditions, and potential damage from falling trees and debris.The alert โฃis in โขeffect through midnight, with authorities urging residents to โขtake โคprecautions and remain vigilant. Cuajimalpa โremains under an Orange Alert due to ongoing heavy rains and hail.
Potential Hazards
The CDMX Civilโ Protection agency has identified several key โrisks associated with the currentโ weather conditions:
Flooding: Streets and โavenues are susceptible to significant flooding.
Dangerous Currents: Rapidly flowing water can impede โฃboth vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
Falling Debris: โ Branches,โค trees, and tarps may fall,โ posingโ a threat to people and vehicles.
safety Recommendations
Residents are advised to take the following โsteps to ensure their safety:
Clear garbage fromโค drains and gutters to prevent obstructions.
Securely close doors and windows to prevent โขleaks.
โ Avoid crossing streets or avenues with strong โขwater currents.
โ Carry an umbrellaโค or wear waterproof clothing if travelโ is necessary.
โ Report โขemergencies by calling 911 or 55-56 83-22 22.
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