translated from Spanish: Pega rain in Matehuala, SLP

Mexico City.- A heavy rain recorded tonight left several flooded streets in the head of the Municipality of Matehuala, San Luis Potosí.De agreement with local means, the water dragged several cars and motorcycles through the roads of the city, some of the who were stranded.

So far no injured persons are reported. The head of the State Coordination of Civil Protection, Ignacio Benavente Duque, reported that until now a house is reported affected by the ingress of water in the Colonia República.In addition there was a power outage in colonia Olivar de las Ánimas, the which was already re-established by staff of the Federal Electricity Commission.A family was rescued by municipal Preventive Police personnel after their car was affected by the water flow on Calle Roble, in Colonia La Finca.
In Colonia Benito Juárez there was a sharp drop in water causing vehicle traffic problems without major impact on the population. The municipal government reported that the water level in some streets is of great consideration which generates strong currents, so it called on the population to take precautions, stay at home and not cross streets or streams.

Source: Reform Agency

Mayor Jano Segovia said the work plan was activated between the different security corporations to assist the population. The State Secretariat of Public Security reported that its elements support the inhabitants affected by the tromba in the municipality. Civil Protection and State and Municipal Public Security personnel carry out tours of the city to verify that there are no more affectations.

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