Severe rainfall from storm "Ivo" impacts residents in seven districts of Mazatlán; clears out 72 cubic meters of solid debris
In several parts of western and southern Mexico, heavy rains and flooding caused by Tropical Storm Ivo have brought widespread damage, particularly in Nayarit and Veracruz. Among the affected cities is Mazatlán, where two children were swept away during the storm but were fortunately rescued safely [1][2].
The situation in Mazatlán, however, remains unclear, with limited information available about the broader impacts on families and the relief efforts currently underway. The city's municipal president, Estrella Palacios Domínguez, is working to address this, conducting surveys in seven affected neighborhoods: Adolfo López Mateos, Alarcón, El Barón, Jicaradas, El Toreo, Rafael Buelna, and Uriás [3].
The surveys aim to assess the needs of the affected families, with many reporting losses of various domestic items and requests for support in food supplies [3]. The staff of the Direction of Welfare and Social Development is working diligently to verify the data and identities of the applicants [4].
In addition to Mazatlán, Tropical Storm Ivo has also affected La Paz, BCS. The mayor, Estrella Palacios, is continuing surveys in additional colonies and housing developments affected by flooding, and is urging the population to keep their surroundings clean to prevent the collapse of storm drainage systems during the rainy season [5].
Meanwhile, the state governor, Rubén Rocha Moya, has offered support to families whose homes were damaged due to flooding caused by the storm [6]. Once he has the official list of affected families, he will order the delivery of checks and support to those in need [7].
In La Paz, BCS, waste or debris accumulation in public roads is a concern, and during a recent city cleaning operation, 72 cubic meters of solid waste were collected, potentially threatening the drainage system or storm channels [8].
In an effort to prevent similar incidents, the mayor of La Paz is urging the population to maintain clean surroundings and to be vigilant during the rainy season. The safety and well-being of the community remain the top priority for local authorities as they work to recover from the effects of Tropical Storm Ivo.
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- The heavy rains and flooding caused by Tropical Storm Ivo can be linked to environmental science and climate-change, as such extreme weather events are often associated with global warming.
- The lack of detailed information about the impacts of Tropical Storm Ivo on the affected cities, like Mazatlán, emphasizes the importance of weather forecasting in mitigating such disasters and aiding in disaster management.
- The current efforts in Mazatlán and La Paz, such as family needs assessments, verify identities of applicants, and clean-up operations, are crucial aspects of the science of environmental disaster relief.
