Tropical rain and storm warning: Danger from Once-E in Mexico!

Tropical rain and storm warning: Danger from Once-E in Mexico!

Intensive weather warning was issued in Mexico after the depression tropical onco-e, which has now turned into a remanent low-pressure zone, causes heavy rain in various regions of the country. These meteorological conditions can prove to be dangerous because they can be accompanied by lightning strikes, strong gusts of wind and even hail.

already at night and until Friday morning there were extremely strong rainfall in the states of Guerrero, Oaxaca and Veracruz. In Campeche, Chiapas and Tabasco in particular, intensive rainfalls are also to be expected, while very heavy rains were reported in Puebla, Quintana Roo and Yucatán. Heavy rains are also announced in other areas such as the Estado de México and Michoacán. The weather experts warn that the rainfall can significantly increase the risk of landslides, flood and flooding rivers.

places under risk

The coordination of national civil protection has called on the population to strictly adhering to the instructions of the local authorities and taking precautions, especially in the most affected coastal regions of Oaxacas. In consultation with the governor of Oaxaca, Salomón Jara Cruz, it was emphasized that the core of the depression is currently about 60 km south of Salina Cruz and 155 km east of Puerto Ángel. This goes hand in hand with wind speeds of up to 55 km/h.

A total of 835 municipalities in six states are affected by a certain risk. The affected states include Oaxaca, Guerrero, Chiapas, Puebla, Veracruz and Tabasco. The current warning status are divided into three categories: yellow for medium risk, green for low risk and blue for very low risk.

preparations and measures

On the coasts, the local authorities are in order to implement emergency measures. The maritime security authorities have already temporarily closed some port systems due to the adverse weather conditions. This affects ports in Guerrero, Oaxaca and Chiapas. The population is asked to be particularly careful and to limit their activities on the water as well as in the stadiums and on beaches. Small boats in particular are affected by the closings.

The educational institutions in the most affected areas, such as in the southern parts of Veracruz, have already exposed the lessons to ensure the safety of the students. There have been a serious threat there.

The coordination of national civil protection also gives the population some important advice: prepare an emergency bag, keep information about official channels and remain in protected rooms during the severe weather warnings. It is particularly recommended to drive through flooded areas and to avoid contact with bogs and trees.

In the coming hours, a critical observation of the weather conditions will continue to be necessary, in particular with regard to the renewed possibility of floods and other disorders from the depression tropical once-e. For further details on these weather events and current developments, a constant review of renowned sources, such as the Mexican Weather Service, is advisable