# Flooding and storm damage in Quintana Roo and Mexico

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/weather-and-flooding-in-quintana-roo
> Updated: 2026-09-28T20:57:44.000Z. Sources: 20. Developments: 2.

Heavy rainfall and tropical storm activity have caused significant flooding and infrastructure damage across several regions in Mexico. In northern Quintana Roo, initial flooding and electrical activity caused utility failures and vehicle damage in Cancún and Cozumel.

As conditions worsened, municipal authorities in Cancún deployed ‘Operativo Tormenta’, involving over 250 workers to manage drainage and clear debris. The city recorded approximately 89 mm of rain, resulting in widespread flooding on major thoroughfares such as Avenida Bonampak and Avenida Cobá. Mayor Ana Paty Peralta has been supervising emergency responses and the use of new absorption wells intended to mitigate flooding. These weather conditions have also disrupted public transportation, with commuters reporting delays of up to 50 minutes.

In Puerto Vallarta, intense rains from Tropical Storm Rachel led to severe flooding on Avenida Francisco Villa, stranding motorists. In the Villa de Guadalupe neighborhood, residents were forced to rescue a mother and her five-year-old daughter after their vehicle was swept away by a torrent. Furthermore, heavy currents caused concrete containment walls to collapse at Dren 2A, raising concerns regarding potential sanitary risks from exposed wastewater.

## Claims

- Heavy rains in Palmira, Colombia, caused structural damage and flooded commercial premises. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Mexico City expects heavy to very heavy rains from September 30 to October 5. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Yucatán Peninsula is experiencing moderate to very strong thunderstorms due to a trough and a tropical wave. (single source)
- Quintana Roo faces a period of heavy rainfall from September 29 to October 2, with accumulations between 50 and 75 mm. (single source)
- Cancún recorded an average of 89 mm of rain, leading to flooding and road closures. (single source)
- In Quintana Roo, 86% of basic education students were absent due to heavy rains. (single source)
- A government building in Nepal's Baglung district collapsed after being washed away by the Daram River. (single source)
- Flooding in Quinindé, Ecuador, affected 14 families and threatened agricultural crops. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-28: Extreme weather causes flooding and structural damage in Mexico, Nepal, and South America

Heavy rains and storms are causing widespread flooding and structural damage across Mexico, Nepal, Colombia, and Ecuador, leading to school closures, building collapses, and economic losses.

19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cancn-activates-emergency-operations-amid-heavy-rainfall-and-flooding

### 2026-09-20: Quintana Roo storms cause flooding and infrastructure damage

Heavy storms in Quintana Roo, Mexico, caused flooding, traffic disruptions, and vehicle damage after a utility pole collapsed in Cancún.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/quintana-roo-storms-cause-flooding-and-infrastructure-damage

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Cite as: Flooding and storm damage in Quintana Roo and Mexico. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/weather-and-flooding-in-quintana-roo