Intense Downpour in CDMX: Noteworthy Footage from the Latin American Tower
On August 10, 2025, Mexico City was hit by an intense rainstorm that disrupted many aspects of city life, particularly in the central areas including the Zócalo. The storm was the most intense of the 2025 rainy season, with rainfall reaching up to 84 millimeters recorded at the Zócalo weather station, surpassing half the average monthly total for August in a single day[1][5].
The heavy rain caused widespread flooding of streets and homes, significant impacts on public transport—particularly the subway system—and forced the suspension of takeoffs and landings at Mexico City's Benito Juárez International Airport for about four hours[1][3][4]. Over 100 flights were affected, along with nearly 15,000 passengers whose flights were either delayed or diverted to alternate airports. The airport's drainage system collapsed in some places despite recent maintenance, requiring emergency pumping equipment to clear water and restore operations by early August 11[1][3][4].
Videos and photos from the event, including footage of flooded streets, falling trees, and emergency response efforts, circulated on social media and news platforms, illustrating the extensive disruption[2][5]. One viral video, published by Webcams of Mexico, was taken from the Torre Latinoamericana in the historic center of CDMX at 6:09 PM on the 10th of August, during the peak of the storm. The video showed only some car lights and a large avenue, suggesting deep flooding, and compromised visibility due to the storm[2].
Thousands of internet users shared videos and photos of the storm in Mexico City on social media. Despite the heavy rains, authorities in CDMX reported no casualties[6]. The event highlighted vulnerabilities in urban drainage and airport infrastructure under extreme weather and sparked discussions on improving readiness for similar future storms[1][4]. The AICM, the Metro, and other means of transportation in Mexico City reported disruptions due to the heavy rains on the 10th of August[2]. Hail also accompanied the rainfall in some areas, causing minor damage and falling trees that obstructed roads[1].
In summary, the August 10 storm in Mexico City brought extraordinary rainfall that led to severe flooding in central neighborhoods and streets such as Calle Regina near the Zócalo, subway service interruptions, suspension of airport operations for about four hours, affecting over 100 flights and nearly 15,000 passengers, activation of emergency plans and deployment of rescue and cleanup crews, hail damage, and fallen trees adding to the disruption.
The weather on August 10, 2025, was a rainstorm with intense rainfall, reaching up to 84 millimeters at the Zócalo weather station. The heavy rain caused widespread flooding and disrupted various services, including the subway system and takeoffs and landings at Mexico City's Benito Juárez International Airport.
