Heavy rains on August 10 and 11, 2025, caused widespread flooding across Mexico City, affecting multiple neighborhoods including Agrícola Pantitlán, Centro Histórico, Moctezuma in Venustiano Carranza, Agrícola Oriental in Iztacalco, and areas near Río Churubusco and Eje 1 Norte. Key infrastructure such as the underpasses at Río Churubusco and Eje 1 Norte remained flooded for over 20 hours, prompting ongoing technical efforts to drain water. The Periférico Norte highway toward Mexico City was closed due to inundations, and the Eje 10 Sur underpass near the Mexico-Puebla highway also experienced flooding, with Avenida de las Flores recommended as an alternative route. Public transportation was impacted, with delays and cancellations reported at Mexico City International Airport and disruptions to the Metro system. Residents of an apartment complex in Agrícola Oriental mobilized to recover vehicles from a flooded parking area, citing lack of assistance. Commercial establishments in the Centro Histórico suffered water damage, leading to early closures and discounted sales of soaked merchandise. Emergency and transit personnel continue to work on clearing flooded areas, including underpasses at Eje 4 Oriente, Río Churubusco, and Eje 1 Norte, as part of the Operativo Tlaloque 2025. A powerful lightning strike associated with the storms was recorded by city seismographs. Despite the flooding, the rains have helped replenish reservoirs supplying the Valley of Mexico. Authorities warn that heavy rainfall is expected to persist for at least four more days, with forecasts indicating September could see even more intense precipitation.
¡AGUAS! 😬🌧️ ☔️ Se prevén cuatro días más de fuertes lluvias en la Ciudad de México https://t.co/U1EJN2bEk6
#VIAL Se reporta inundación en el bajo puente de Eje 10 Sur a la altura de la Autopista México-Puebla. Alternativa: Avenida de las Flores. Más en https://t.co/BjdELZkpfR https://t.co/169X99rjz7
🥺 ¡Aquí vamos de nuevo! 🥺 🌧️☔️ Se registra lluvia a las afueras del Metro Polanco, en la alcaldía Miguel Hidalgo. 📸 #FOTOS: Hugo Salvador | EL UNIVERSAL https://t.co/rXCtMm3uZE