The Ministry of Integral Risk Management and Civil Protection (SGIRPC) reported that the Purple alert in the Iztapalapa mayor’s office for heavy rains that exceed the 70 millimeters and risk of severe floods.
This is the fifth occasion in the year that the maximum level of the rain traffic light in the capital is activated.
- June 29 in Álvaro Obregón
- August 9 in Álvaro Obregón
- August 10 in Cuauhtémoc
- September 2, 2025 in Gustavo A. Madero
The alert will remain in force between 7:15 p.m. and 11:00 p.m., a period in which the greatest intensity of the storm is expected.
Maximum alert mayors and effects
Purple alert: Iztapalapa.
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Red alert: Venustiano Carranza.
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Orange alert: Gustavo A. Madero, Iztacalco, Milpa Alta, Tláhuac and Xochimilco.
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Yellow alert: Álvaro Obregón, Azcapotzalco, Benito Juárez, Coyoacán, Cuauhtémoc, Cuajimalpa, Magdalena Contreras, Miguel Hidalgo and Tlalpan.
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Rains cause mobility effects
He CDMX meter He informed that Line A operates only from Pantitlán to Guelatao In both directions, without Guelatao service to peace. Personal works to restore the operation as soon as possible.
While the Benito Juárez International Airport (AICM) It operates partially on track 05L-23R, so passengers are recommended to verify the status of their flights with airlines.
The Ministry of Integral Water Management (Safe) deployed TLALOQUE BRIGADAS FOR FISCOLVING IGRUEMENTS in Calzada Ignacio Zaragoza, Santa Marta Acatitla neighborhood, and at points like Ahome and Balvanera, in San Lorenzo Xicoténcatl.
In addition, users on social networks reported road collapse in Zaragoza Calzada at the height of Concordia and shared flood videos in colonies in the east.
Official recommendations
The SGIRPC asked the population:
- Save important documents in sealed bags and disconnect electrical devices.
- Avoid traveling through flooded streets and cross rivers or streams.
- Do not take refuge under trees and get away from spectacular, walls and cables at risk of falling.
- Stay in a safe place until rain decreases.
Before any emergency, 911 can be called, Locatel (55 5658 1111) or 555683 2222 of the SGIRPC, as well as follow updates on official social networks.
