Mexico City floods again today; cars are underwater due to rain.
The rains in Mexico City (CDMX) caused flooding again in some areas of the country's capital, especially in the Tláhuac borough, where a strong storm was recorded on the afternoon of Thursday, July 24, 2025.
Early in the morning, the Secretariat for Comprehensive Risk Management and Civil Protection (SGIRPC) issued a warning about the expected rains for today in Mexico City; later, it issued Yellow and Orange alerts due to the severe weather forecast for much of the capital.
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Due to the heavy rains, flooding was reported primarily in the Tláhuac municipality. Emergency services responded to the Santiago Sur and La Nopalera neighborhoods, where water almost completely covered a vehicle.
An elderly man was rescued from his car, which was submerged after Thursday's storm in the Nopalera neighborhood.
The man, who said he was 94 years old , said he got stuck in the mud when the rain started and couldn't get out of the vehicle. However, he indicated he was in good health, although nervous about the situation.
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The Secretariat for Integrated Water Management (Segiagua) reported that emergency teams responded to the Nopalera neighborhood to address the reported flooding.
For its part, the SGIRPC indicated that alerts remained in effect for the evening, as heavy to very heavy rains, intermittent showers, possible hail , and strong gusts of wind were expected.
For this Friday, July 25 , Civil Protection again forecast heavy rains and showers, as well as winds with gusts close to 50 kilometers per hour.
Therefore, the population was advised to remain alert to the SGIRPC Early Warning System.
Disruptions to the MetroFor its part, the Collective Transportation System (STC) Metro reported that, due to the presence of rain in different parts of the city, safety marches were implemented on Lines 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12 and A.
"This measure reduces train speeds to ensure a safe journey. Take precautions," he said.
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