Baja California Sur implements emergency measures amid heavy rains

Severe weather in Baja California Sur has prompted significant emergency measures. The State Civil Protection Council ordered the total suspension of classes in La Paz, Los Cabos, and Comondú due to the threat of intense rainfall and strong winds. Meteorologists estimate precipitation between 75 and 150 millimeters, driven by the interaction of the Mexican monsoon and atmospheric instability.

In response to the weather, the State Government and the La Paz City Council have launched a joint strategy to rehabilitate damaged roads through pothole repair, cleaning, and leveling. This operation involves multiple agencies, including the State Road Board and support from the Mexican Navy and Secretariat of National Defense.

In Ciudad Constitución, health authorities (COEPRIS) have temporarily suspended street food sales on Olachea Boulevard as a preventive measure due to water accumulation and sediment buildup, which pose potential sanitary risks. Meanwhile, residents in the Navarro Rubio neighborhood of La Paz continue to report sewage leaks and structural damage to streets following recent storms.