The Topo Chico creek in Monterrey has reached 90% capacity following one of the heaviest periods of rainfall recorded so far this year. The weather event, caused by cold front 49, triggered flooding and property damage in various parts of the metropolitan area, though no casualties have been reported so far.
According to elfinanciero.com.mx, the heavy rains on May 7 caused the water level to rise violently. Images and videos circulating on social media capture the impact of the rushing currents throughout the city.
Civil Protection reported that the storm left 42 vehicles damaged and caused 17 short circuits across the metropolitan area. Authorities also recorded six fallen trees, as well as a downed utility pole and cable, due to the force of the wind and water.
Damage to road infrastructure
Strong currents swept several cars through various parts of the city. On Rangel Frías, heading toward Paseo de los Leones, multiple motorists were left stranded by the rising water levels.
Another notable incident occurred on Lincoln Avenue, where a taxi was swept away by a current, according to reports from elfinanciero.com.mx. Local authorities also recorded eight additional instances of flooding at major intersections in Monterrey, three in San Nicolás de los Garza, and one in the municipality of Guadalupe.
While rainfall levels reached approximately 12 millimeters—staying within the range predicted by meteorologists—the interaction between the cold front and regional humidity led to heavy cloud cover and rain across much of the state.
The state government, through the Emergency Operations Center, is maintaining continuous monitoring of weather conditions. Authorities have urged the public to exercise extreme caution while driving.
The heavy rains primarily affected the municipalities of Monterrey, Guadalupe, San Nicolás, San Pedro Garza García, Santa Catarina, Apodaca, Salinas Victoria, Cadereyta, Ciénega de Flores, and El Carmen Zuazua.
