Mexico Under Siege: Tláloc Brings Torrential Rains, Wreaks Havoc on Edomex Roads and Communities
Heavy Rain Causes Flooding and Road Chaos in Mexico State
Several Municipalities Affected, Including Tultitlán, Coacalco, and Ecatepec
Mexico City, September 28 – Heavy rain in several municipalities in the State of Mexico has caused significant flooding and road chaos.
The municipality of Tultitlán has been one of the most affected, with the flood reaching the industrial zone and a water level higher than 30 centimeters. The Metrobús Line 2 service from Quebrada station had to be suspended due to water accumulation.
Horrible storm in #Tultitlán. From the Flag overflowing and all the cars stopping. 😭 pic.twitter.com/LrWvLnPoWx
— Indiana Jess ∞ (@Crayolanaranja) September 29, 2024
In neighborhoods such as Real del Bosque, Villa de San José, and the area known as La Bandera, rainfall has caused significant flooding, especially in the Valle de Tules neighborhood, where the storm drain collapsed due to the accumulation of trash and a large amount of water.
López Portillo Avenue, which covers the municipalities of Tultitlán, Coacalco, and Ecatepec, has also been seriously affected by flooding in different places in the areas mentioned above.
🔴 URGENT: The intense #rain⛈️ who registers in #Tultitlán the streets around the Bicentennial Hospital caused the @ISSSTE_mx They will overflow. Also the Avenue #LópezPortillo It’s flooded. In #Coacalco There are also effects due to precipitation. #rain pic.twitter.com/pxSjWOfBbn
— Carlos Lara Moreno (@CarlosLaraM81) September 29, 2024
The authorities also reported flooding on the routes of Palmas and Resource Hydraulics, in the neighborhood of Lázaro Cárdenas.
Personnel from the Drinking Water, Sewerage and Sanitation Agency went to the area to reduce the water level, which caused significant road complications in the area.
José López Portillo road was completely flooded at the height of the giant flag in Tultitlán. Warning pic.twitter.com/AhGXqIbUzJ
— Condorelampago312 (@luismiguelbaraa) September 29, 2024
Likewise, flooding is also reported in Coacalco, where runoff from the Sierra de Guadalupe affected the Rinconada San Felipe area. Local authorities are already working to mitigate the damage and offer support to affected residents.
In Ecatepec, one of the main damages was on the Morelos road, near the General Hospital Zone number 76 of the Institute of Social Security of Mexico (IMSS); Videos were shared on social networks where the water that came down from the upper area swept away some motorbikes and left several vehicles circulating in the area under water.
Due to heavy rain in 📌 #Tultitlánwe are informing you that there is a flood on the routes of Palmas and Resource Hydraulics, in the neighborhood of Lázaro Cárdenas.
Drive carefully and in case of any emergency call 9-1-1. pic.twitter.com/rZ90yLQ3Wn
— Mexico State Road Report (@SSEM_VialEdomex) September 29, 2024
As a result of the flooding in the municipality, the Mexibús service on Line 4 has suspended its service in the affected sections, leaving only the UMB-Clínica 93, and La Raza-Clínica 76 runs.
The authorities recommended that drivers avoid the area and be very patient.