Severe flash floods hit Coahuila and Durango, Mexico
Heavy rains hit the border region between the Mexican states of Coahuila and Durango early August 5, 2021, causing destructive flash floods.
Ragging floodwaters swept away numerous cars and severely damaged at least 50 homes.
One of the worst affected areas was the city of Torreón, Coahuila where a stream running through parts of the city overflowed.
#Entérate En coordinación con diversas dependencias municipales, se brindó apoyo a las colonias afectadas por las lluvias presentadas. #TorreónCiudadEnEquipo #EnEquipoLoHacemosMejor pic.twitter.com/5sVN94SKWb
— Protección Civil y Bomberos Torreón (@PCyBomberosTRC) August 6, 2021
The flood was exacerbated by the illegal construction of homes and the accumulation of garbage and debris in the stream.
Featured image credit: Milenio
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