BTN News: Heavy rain hit southern Tamaulipas, bringing more than 144 millimeters of water in just 12 hours. This caused flooding in Altamira, Ciudad Madero, and Tampico. The rain caused much damage and created dangerous conditions.
Elderly Woman Dies and Crocodiles Spotted During Floods
An elderly woman died from an electric shock while sweeping water from her balcony in Guadalupe Victoria, Tampico. This happened 300 meters from the Pánuco River, which divides Tamaulipas and Veracruz. There were also crocodile sightings in areas like Miramapolis, near Miramar Beach, and neighborhoods like Heriberto Kehoe, Unidad Nacional, and Las Flores.
Local Authorities Respond Quickly to Floods
Local authorities acted quickly to handle the floods. Pedro Romero Sánchez, the head of Municipal Civil Protection, said teams were sent to clean up affected areas, including Laguna del Carpintero park. Mayor Chucho Nader ordered efforts to help the people and reduce the flood impact.
IMSS Hospital Basement Flooded But Services Continue
Heavy rains flooded the basement of Regional Hospital No. 6 of the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) in Ciudad Madero. Even with the flood, the hospital continued its work. They used civil protection plans to control the water and keep areas like the kitchen and lab open. The IMSS said no services were stopped and patients were not moved.
Tropical Storm Chris Brings Heavy Rainfall to Southern Tamaulipas
Tropical Storm Chris caused the heavy rain in southern Tamaulipas. The storm hit Veracruz and brought nonstop rain for over 10 hours. The rain turned streets into rivers and trapped many people.
Summary of Heavy Rains and Response
Heavy rain in southern Tamaulipas caused much trouble, including a death, flooding, and crocodile sightings. Local teams and plans helped to manage the problems. The rain from Tropical Storm Chris shows how strong nature can be and why being ready for such events is important.
