An alert was issued for the people of Chiapas, Veracruz and Tabasco for the heavy rains that occur in these states caused by the cold front #9.
The Secretariat of Citizen Security and Protection (SSPC) reported that until the morning of this Saturday, among the three states, more than eight thousand homes affected by water penetration as well as 18 total road closures and two affected bridges in Tabasco are counted.
Read: At least 5 people killed by rain and flooding in Tabasco and Chiapas
In the face of the situation, a total of 14 temporary shelters were created located mostly in Tabasco, followed by Veracruz and Yucatan. As a result, 343 people have been moved to these sites.
The National Civil Protection Coordination (CNPC) recommends that the population remain safe, avoid crossing flooded areas, such as rivers, roads or roads, as they are the leading cause of death during rains or floods.
Conagua Forecast
The National Weather Service forecasts heavy rains (75 to 150 millimeters) in northern Chiapas and Tabasco; while for southern Veracruz the prognosis is very heavy rains (50 to 75 millimeters).
In the following map of #México, you will find the areas with #Pronóstico significant time for the next few hours, valid until 18:00 hours. https://t.co/Eh1lhAfGcq pic.twitter.com/a23PgS6SNq
— CONAGUA Climate (@conagua_clima) October 31, 2020
Also the cold front #9 will cause very heavy rains in Campeche and Yucatan and strong in Quintana Roo.
Showers are planned in the State of Mexico, Jalisco and Puebla, and isolated rains in areas of Mexico City and Morelos.
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