Remnants of Cyclone Alvin cause widespread flooding across the State of Mexico

Heavy rainfall associated with the remnants of Cyclone Alvin caused flooding in multiple areas of the State of Mexico on May 31. Affected municipalities included Chalco, Ecatepec, Cuautitlán Izcalli, Coacalco, and Toluca. Los Reyes La Paz reported severe waterlogging in several neighborhoods, with streets and major roads inundated.

Floodwaters, mixed with debris, inundated the Mexico-Puebla federal highway near the La Paz Metro station and the seafood overpass, leaving multiple vehicles stranded. Similar flooding was reported on the highway connecting Tultitlán with Cuautitlán and along the Mexico-Toluca highway.

In Central de Abasto, Toluca, floodwaters exceeded 0.5 m (1.6 feet) in depth. At least two vehicles were submerged, and numerous businesses reported property and goods damage.

In Ecatepec de Morelos, excess runoff from the Sierra de Guadalupe hills overwhelmed drainage systems, leading to flooding along Vía Morelos and José López Portillo. These inundations caused significant traffic delays and prompted cleanup operations.

In Cuautitlán Izcalli, flooding on Villa del Carbón Avenue led to traffic congestion. Tultepec experienced water accumulation on 11th Avenue and the road to the Xahuento neighborhood. In Coacalco, strong water currents swept away several vehicles.

Local authorities, together with the National Water Commission (CONAGUA), have deployed teams to drain floodwaters and clear affected areas as rainfall subsided.

Harsh Vardhan

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