translated from Spanish: Risk for inhabitants by blocks in Cerro del Chiquihuite

The National Coordination of Civil Protection reported that the inhabitants of the eastern slope of Cerro del Chiquihuite, in the municipality of Tlalnepantla, State of Mexico, could be at risk, this after the analysis carried out by the National Center for Disaster Prevention (Cenapred) in the area. According to this instance, the slope where the splitting occurred this afternoon is on the eastern flank of the hill and has an approximate height of 70 meters in its highest part. The slope of which today there were landslides, he detailed, has subvertical fractures. In addition, blocks with an important space are appreciated, which exposes the people who reside below the 300 meters in length that cover the blocks of 10 meters high.” Blocks with an important separation are appreciated that could put at risk the inhabitants of the hillside that is about 300 m long, “he posted on social networks. Missing persons The mayor of Tlalnepantla, Raciel Pérez, confirmed the death of one person due to the collapse of large rocks, as well as affectations to 10 other missing neighbors, among which are six adults and four minors. Read more: Update! There are already 5 shelters in Tlalnepantla for those affected by Cerro del ChiquihuitePersonal from various instances of the three levels of government are in the area with rescue teams and neighbors to help people suspected of being under the rubble.  Son of his very fruity mother; TikTok of a child in the earthquake

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