Chetumal, south of Quintana Roorecorded a severe flood by atypical rain Friday night and early this Saturday.
Authorities detailed that 80 percent of Chetumal was affected by the flood, where in some areas it reached 90 centimeters in height.
The municipal president of Othón P. BlancoYensunni Martínez, announced that 120 of 147 coloniesthey were seriously affected due to precipitation.
“120 colonies of the 147 affected. The 9 drainage channels of the city, which are the only ones we have for water to flow in the capital city, lower their levels because they have been exceeded in their capacity,” he indicated.
In a press conference with authorities from the three levels of Government, it was noted that the rain in Chetumal recorded 135.2 millimeters of precipitation. In just four hours, 63 millimeters fell, which collapsed the city’s drainage system.
“Too much water fell in a very short time, as happened from 11 to 12 at night when 58 millimeters fell. The condition of the soil was not able to permeate all the water due to the amount of rain that occurred in Chetumal,” explained the Secretary of Government, Cristina Torres Gomezwho led the press conference.
In addition, 17 neighborhoods were left without electricity due to the flood, although as of this Saturday afternoon, only two did not have electricity.
It was reported that so far there are three active temporary shelters, with 50 people being cared for. People are distributed in the “Eva Sámano De López Mateos” Technical Baccalaureate Study Center as well as in CBTIS 253 and 214 in Chetumal.
In addition, as a preventive measure for the families of Chetumal and the communities in the south of the state, it was reported that active rains are expected until the 20th, according to the Commission’s forecasts. National Water (With water).
Civil Protection and the Ministry of Public Works will continue to attend to sewers and areas that require desilting. Meanwhile, the Othón P. Blanco City Council continues to promptly attend to the areas where there is still water.
Citizens who need it can request the free tow truck service by calling 911, as well as the numbers 921 130 9423 and 983 839 4171, where they will receive the corresponding attention.
With information from López-Dóriga Digital
