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Ciudad Juárez suffers severe flooding and hospital inundation
Severe storms and heavy hail caused widespread flooding and infrastructure damage in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, on October 23 and 24, 2026. The intense rainfall led to the overflow of the La Montada dike and caused historical runoff in the Colorado and Las Víboras arroyos.
The flooding significantly impacted the IMSS Hospital General de Zona No. 6, where water and hail entered the basement, emergency area, X-ray department, laboratories, and hallways. While 178 patients remained under medical care without needing evacuation, one operating room was temporarily closed for safety. The IMSS attributed the incident to hail obstructing roof drains and urban drainage systems being overwhelmed.
In the city, at least ten vehicles were swept away by currents in the Arroyo de las Víboras, and one family of nine was rescued after being trapped in their vehicle. Local authorities reported 107 total incidents, including rescues, fallen trees, and power outages. Additionally, the Marelli Automotive Lighting plant suspended operations due to facility damage. To mitigate further risks, the JMAS is operating the Pico del Águila, Puerto La Paz, and Filtro II dams to regulate water flow.
Entities
Arroyo de las Víboras · Chihuahua · Ciudad Juárez · Hospital General de Zona No. 6 · Hospital General de Zona Número 6 · Hospital General de Zona número 6 · IMSS · Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social · JMAS · La Montada · Marelli Automotive Lighting · Mexican Army
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The flooding affected the elevators, CEYE, laboratory, and X-ray areas. www.sdpnoticias.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Municipal Civil Protection personnel arrived at the hospital. expresion-sonora.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Water reached approximately half a meter in height in the hospital basement. www.sdpnoticias.com
- [● 9 SOURCES] A storm with hail flooded the basement and hallways of IMSS Hospital 6. www.elbuentono.com.mx · drvnoticias.com · xeu.mx · www.sdpnoticias.com · expresion-sonora.com · +2 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] The flooding is attributed to inadequate drainage. www.elbuentono.com.mx · xeu.mx · lanigua.com.mx
- [● 3 SOURCES] The IMSS reported that 178 patients remained under medical attention during the flooding. www.elbuentono.com.mx · drvnoticias.com · xeu.mx
- [● 2 SOURCES] A family of nine people was rescued after being trapped in their vehicle. uruguayaldia.com.uy
- [○ 1 SOURCE] At least ten vehicles were swept away by the current in the Arroyo de las Víboras. uruguayaldia.com.uy