Individuals extricated from vehicles caught in rain-stalled conditions in Mazatlán
Flooding Disrupts Mazatlán as Heavy Rain Hits City
Mazatlán, Mexico, experienced significant flooding on August 7, 2020, due to heavy rainfall in the area. The flooding resulted in disruptions for many, particularly hotel employees who were stranded and required emergency accommodation and feeding support from local hotels [3].
Affected roads included Camarón Sábalo, Manuel J. Clouthier, Emilio Barragán, Santa Rosa, Mazatlán Avenues, Libramiento II in the Jaripillo neighborhood, Cruz Lizárraga Avenue, Reforma Avenue near Gran Plaza, Delfines Avenue, Seminario Avenue, Internacional Norte, and streets in the Historic Center neighborhood, such as Benito Juárez, roads around Machado Square, and Aquiles Serdán [1].
Eight individuals found themselves trapped in flooded vehicles on Avenida de la Marina. Emergency personnel promptly responded to rescue these individuals [2].
Authorities urged the public to exercise extreme caution during rainy weather, advising against driving through flooded areas and encouraging citizens to call 911 in case of emergencies. The heavy rains continued to fall, causing roads to remain flooded and power outages to be reported [4].
As the city grappled with the aftermath of the flooding, a positive note emerged as a Yucatecan individual won an international competition and a prize of US$10,000 for making the perfect Whopper [5].
Meanwhile, Claudia Sheinbaum inaugurated the Vícam Switch Community Hospital in Guaymas, Sonora [6]. In a separate development, Ovidio Guzmán pleaded guilty in a U.S. court, sparking a political firestorm [7].
[1] Videos of flooded streets in Mazatlán have been shared following a strong storm. [2] Eight people were trapped in flooded vehicles on Avenida de la Marina. [3] The flooding in Mazatlán, Mexico on August 7, 2020, was caused by heavy rains in the area. [4] Heavy rains continue to fall in Mazatlán, causing roads to remain flooded and power outages to be reported. [5] A Yucatecan individual has won an international competition and a prize of US$10,000 for making the perfect Whopper. [6] Claudia Sheinbaum inaugurated the Vícam Switch Community Hospital in Guaymas, Sonora. [7] Ovidio Guzmán has pleaded guilty in a U.S. court, sparking a political firestorm.
Car accidents were reported on flooded streets of Mazatlán, causing general news headlines. The heavy rain that led to the flooding also made driving conditions treacherous, increasing the risk of accidents.
