Given the forecast of torrential rains in the southeast of the countrythe Mexican authorities They installed surveillance posts and attention in the states of Veracruz, Oaxaca, Chiapas and Tabasco, while heavy rainfall is expected in Puebla, Campeche and Quintana Rooreported the National Meteorological Service (SMN).
The organization detailed that the Cold Front number 13 will enter during the night of this Saturday and the first hours of Sunday through the north and northeast of Mexico, driven by an arctic air mass. This phenomenon will cause heavy rain, gusts of wind and a notable drop in temperature in large areas of the national territory.
During Sunday, the cold front will continue its advance towards the northeast, east, southeast and the Yucatan Peninsulawhere the most severe effects are expected. Between 150 and 250 millimeters of rain are expected to accumulate in the states of Veracruz, Oaxaca, Chiapas and Tabasco, which could generate river flooding, landslides and flooding in vulnerable areas.
In addition to heavy rains, from 75 to 150 mm in Puebla, Campeche and Quintana Roo; very heavy rains: 50 a 75 mm in Tamaulipas, San Luis Potosí, Hidalgo, Querétaro and Yucatán.
“These precipitations could cause flooding, an increase in the levels of rivers and streams, landslides and flooding in low areas of said states,” indicated the Meteorological Office of Mexico.
Also the associated arctic air mass will generate very strong to intense wind chillswith wind gusts of 70 to 100 kilometers per hour (km/h) and high waves of 2 to 4 meters on the coasts of Tamaulipas, Veracruz, Isthmus and Gulf of Tehuantepec (Oaxaca and Chiapas).
While in the north of the country, gusts of up to 70 km/h and possible whirlwinds are expected in Chihuahua and Coahuila, in addition to minimum temperatures that could drop below 0 °C in mountainous areas of the north and northeast.
In a joint statement, the National Civil Protection Coordination (CNPC) and the Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection (SSPC) indicated that, on instructions from President Claudia Sheinbaum, command posts were installed in the states of Puebla, Veracruz and Hidalgo, to coordinate prevention and preparation actions for the forecast of rain.
The agencies recommended that the population remain attentive to the SMN warnings. and civil protection authorities, in addition to avoiding crossing rivers, streams or flooded streets and securing roofs, sheets and loose objects against strong winds.
They urged the population to minimize mobility in the presence of rain and stay in a safe place. If they live near tributaries and slopes, review evacuation routes and identify temporary shelters near their location.
The CNPC said that it maintains communication with the state civil protection units and to coordinate preventive actions.especially in states where the greatest effects of the frontal system are expected, with the aim of protecting the population and reducing risks.
Just last Thursday, President Sheinbaum reported that talks are underway with families affected by the catastrophic rains in October, whose homes are in areas at high risk of flooding, so that they can be housed in other areas.
The heavy rains left 83 people dead and 16 missing in the states of Hidalgo, Puebla, Querétaro and Veracruz. The Government estimated that around 100,000 homes were affected.
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