Mexico braces for severe storms while Argentina, Chile and Puerto Rico face snow, fire and drought alerts

Mexico is experiencing a series of weather warnings. The state of Chihuahua has been forecast to receive moderate‑to‑strong rain, gusty winds and temperatures above 30 °C through the weekend, prompting the state civil protection agency to advise caution. In Mexico City, authorities activated a yellow alert for heavy rain and possible hail across ten‑plus boroughs, urging residents to use umbrellas, avoid flooded streets and keep drains clear. The neighboring municipality of Naucalpan responded to landslides caused by the same rains, clearing debris and stabilising roads, while residents of Chalco expressed fear of renewed flooding after recent rains raised water levels in streets and caused a minor injury.

In Argentina, the National Meteorological Service warned of intense cold fronts: Mendoza is expected to see the highest chance of snow on 1 July, while Neuquén and Tierra del Fuego were placed under yellow alerts for snow accumulations of 10‑30 cm and wind gusts up to 90 km/h.

Chile’s northern Arica region declared a red alert for a forest fire that has burned about five hectares of the Las Vicuñas National Reserve, mobilising CONAF, firefighters and the national disaster agency to contain the blaze.

Puerto Rico activated its Drought Committee as river levels fell, with 44.8 % of the island classified as unusually dry, 17.6 % under moderate drought and nearly 6 % under severe drought. officials warned of possible water use restrictions but said no cuts are in force yet.