Xalapa authorities respond to heavy rainfall and landslides

The municipal government of Xalapa, Veracruz, has reported its emergency response actions following intense rainfall on Monday. Mayor Daniela Griego Ceballos stated that the city experienced 135 millimeters of precipitation in a short period, significantly exceeding the average intense rainfall of 30 millimeters.

The extreme weather caused damage in 29 neighborhoods, resulting in 163 landslides and 78 flooding points. In response, the Municipal Civil Protection System and various operational areas addressed 150 citizen reports. Over 500 municipal workers participated in cleaning efforts, removing more than 20 tons of garbage and 14 tons of organic waste from streets, homes, drainage systems, and canals.

Support for these operations included heavy machinery from the Directorate of Public Works, the Municipal Commission for Drinking Water and Sanitation (CMAS), and the Veracruz State Water Commission (CAEV).