# Baja California heavy rain and flooding > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/baja-california-heavy-rain-and-flooding > Updated: 2026-10-12T04:00:00.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. Heavy rainfall in Baja California has triggered emergency responses across several cities. In Tijuana and Playas de Rosarito, the Comisión Estatal de Servicios Públicos de Tijuana (CESPT) has increased inspections and cleaning of hydraulic and sanitary infrastructure to manage sewage overflows and obstructions. In Ensenada, the IMSS-Bienestar General Hospital experienced water leaks and electrical failures, requiring the use of an emergency power plant and potential patient transfers. Following the impact of Storm Rachel, the Baja California Secretariat of Environment and Sustainable Development (SMADS) has urged citizens to manage waste more effectively. Authorities noted that trash in canyons, vacant lots, and public roads obstructed storm drains, exacerbating flooding. In anticipation of increased rainfall intensity due to the El Niño phenomenon, government agencies are coordinating desilting operations and heavy waste removal to mitigate future flood risks and environmental pollution. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-12: Baja California authorities urge waste management to prevent flooding Baja California authorities are urging citizens to prevent flooding by keeping public spaces clear of trash as El Niño threatens to increase rainfall intensity in the region. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/baja-california-authorities-urge-waste-management-to-prevent-flooding ### 2026-10-11: Baja California authorities respond to heavy rain damage Heavy rains in Baja California have triggered emergency operations in Tijuana and Rosarito, while flooding and power issues at a hospital in Ensenada required medical evacuations and pumping efforts. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/baja-california-authorities-respond-to-heavy-rain-damage --- Cite as: Baja California heavy rain and flooding. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/baja-california-heavy-rain-and-flooding