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Heavy rainfall and severe storms in Chihuahua

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The State Civil Protection Coordination (CEPC) has reported 261 incidents across Chihuahua, driven by the Mexican monsoon and the influence of tropical cyclone ‘Polo’. The vast majority of these reports, totaling 248, have originated in Ciudad Juárez. In Ciudad Juárez, the heavy rainfall and flooding have resulted in 16 sinkholes and 225 citizen reports concerning drainage and sewage issues. Notably, a significant sinkhole A major landslide in the Águilas de Zaragoza neighborhood, neighborhood destroyed a 125-meter stretch of road, while a significant sinkhole in the same area, measuring approximately 5 meters deep and 8 meters wide, necessitated the preventive evacuation of two families. Authorities have activated temporary shelters shelters, including the Riveras del Bravo Community Center and continue to urge citizens to avoid flooded areas. Local officials also issued a statement noting that welfare program funds remain secure in bank accounts to discourage unnecessary travel during the weather emergency. Olivia Espinoza shelter. In the Buenaventura municipality, specifically in Ejido Benito Juárez, baseball-sized hail has caused damage to homes, crops, and vehicles, resulting in two injuries. Other regions, such as Casas Grandes, have experienced rising river levels. Meteorologists warn Mayor Héctor Rafael Ortiz Orpinel has stated that heavy rainfall, electrical activity, and strong winds may persist through the coming days as authorities monitor municipal machinery is insufficient to address the potential impact damage, prompting a formal request for a state of emergency. While a brief pause in rain is expected over the remnants of weekend, meteorologists and officials warn that moisture from Hurricane Polo, which may Polo could bring continued heavy precipitation and atmospheric instability to the state. through Tuesday.

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  1. 2026-09-26 19:42 UTC Heavy rainfall and severe storms in Chihuahua
  2. 2026-09-26 17:07 UTC Heavy rainfall and severe storms in Chihuahua
  3. 2026-09-26 02:12 UTC Heavy rainfall and severe storms in Chihuahua
  4. 2026-09-25 22:30 UTC Heavy rainfall and severe storms in Chihuahua
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  6. 2026-09-24 00:13 UTC Heavy rainfall and flooding in Chihuahua
  7. 2026-09-23 22:54 UTC Heavy rainfall and flooding in Chihuahua

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