Mexico City on Alert: Heavy Rains and Hail Expected Today
Mexico City, June 13, 2026 – The Secretariat of Comprehensive Risk Management and Civil Protection (SGIRPC) has issued warnings for heavy rains and possible hail across several boroughs of Mexico City today. The meteorological radar detected moderate to heavy rainfall in Azcapotzalco, Gustavo A. Madero, Iztapalapa, and Tláhuac, with authorities anticipating a significant intensification of precipitation throughout the afternoon and evening.
Previous Alerts and Current Situation
This alert follows yesterday’s activation of a Red Alert for Coyoacán and Tlalpan, where heavy rainfall and potential hail were projected to accumulate between 50 and 70 millimeters of water. Additionally, an Yellow Alert was updated for ten other boroughs: Álvaro Obregón, Azcapotzalco, Benito Juárez, Cuauhtémoc, Cuajimalpa, Gustavo A. Madero, Magdalena Contreras, Miguel Hidalgo, Milpa Alta, and Xochimilco, with expected rainfall between 15 and 29 millimeters.
Today, at 16:10 CST, the SGIRPC released its latest radar interpretation, confirming active rainfall in the aforementioned four boroughs. The agency explicitly stated, “In the most recent radar image, moderate to heavy rainfall with showers is detected over the boroughs: Azcapotzalco, Gustavo A. Madero, Iztapalapa, and Tláhuac. Rains are expected to generalize and intensify during the rest of the afternoon and into the night.” The SGIRPC also urged the public to stay updated through the Early Warning System.
Potential Hazards and Safety Recommendations
The SGIRPC has identified several direct dangers associated with these heavy rains, including street flooding and inundations, strong water currents on roadways, landslides in hillside areas, and the falling of branches, trees, and canvases. To mitigate these risks, the secretariat has issued concrete recommendations for residents:
- Mobility: Do not cross streets or avenues with standing water or strong currents. Use bridges and sidewalks. Help children, the elderly, and people with disabilities to safety.
- Home Preparation: Remove trash from indoor and outdoor drains to prevent blockages. Close doors and windows. Store important documents in sealed plastic bags. Disconnect electronic devices in flood-prone areas.
- High-Risk Areas: For those living in risk zones, avoid crossing bridges when river or stream levels are high.
These measures are crucial for ensuring public safety as the city prepares for the intensifying weather conditions. The situation remains under close monitoring by civil protection authorities, who will continue to provide updates as needed.
Source: https://www.nmas.com.mx/ciudad-de-mexico/sociedad/lluvias-en-ciudad-de-mexico-ultimas-noticias-de-inundaciones-y-posible-granizada-hoy/
