Heavy rains cause severe flooding in Monterrey, leaving three dead, Mexico
A cold front brought heavy rains to Monterrey, Mexico on Wednesday and Thursday, October 16 and 17, 2024, leading to severe floods and 3 deaths.
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Heavy rains triggered by a cold front struck Monterrey from Wednesday night through Thursday, leading to severe floods in the region.
The downpours started around 18:00 local time (LT) and intensified at around 21:00 LT, dropping around 127 mm (5 inches) of rain over the Monterrey metropolitan area.
At least three people were reported dead, 121 homes were flooded, and 164 cars were stranded due to the flooding. A family was rescued from a vehicle trapped in floodwaters in the Del Maestro neighborhood. Additionally, 27 fallen trees, 24 short circuits, and 16 fallen electric cables were also reported.
According to Mayor Hector Garcia, a dam overflowed in the Nuevo Mexico neighborhood of Guadalupe Municipality, sweeping away 13 vehicles.
The rainfall continued through Thursday and began intensifying after 18:00 LT in the metropolitan area. Floodgates of the La Boca dam were opened as the National Water Commission warned the communities of Monte Prieto and La Boca about the increased level of discharge.
The Allende highway was blocked by floodwaters after the San Juan River overflowed, making it impossible to cross over to the San Bartolo community.
Monterrey, MX – 16 Oct 2024 – Floodwaters cause widespread damage.
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References:
1 Intensa lluvia provoca inundación y vehÃculos varados en Monterrey – ABCnoticias – October 16, 2024
2 Intensas lluvias en Monterrey provocan 3 muertos, inundaciones y autos varados – El Economista – October 17, 2024
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