Floods hit Chetumal and Cancún; more rains are forecast for entities

Floods hit Chetumal and Cancún;  more rains are forecast for entities

The displacement of a low pressure area associated with tropical wave number six caused heavy rains and flooding in Quintana Roo yesterday. The State Coordination of Civil Protection predicted heavy to torrential rains, which began early Thursday morning and continued throughout yesterday morning. The city of Cancun was left with flooded streets and fallen trees … Read more

Due to the season of strong winds, maintenance of traffic lights in Torreón is reinforced

Due to the season of strong winds, maintenance of traffic lights in Torreón is reinforced

SIMV staff work in accordance with the established work agenda. (FABIOLA P. CANEDO) On the occasion of the windy season, the staff of the Comprehensive Road Maintenance System (SIMV) intensified the daily inspection and maintenance work of the city’s traffic lights, to guarantee their correct operation. According to the director of the organization, Roberto Escalante … Read more

STORM: Photos show damage caused by a two-hour storm in Novo Hamburgo

STORM: Photos show damage caused by a two-hour storm in Novo Hamburgo

Sunday started out sunny, with temperatures reaching 35ºC, and ended with an intense thunderstorm this Sunday (14th). Within two hours, heavy rain combined with gusty winds caused a billboard to fall, streets to flood and trees to form in the middle of the streets. According to the Civil Protection it rained 90 millimeters in one … Read more