Mexico City Floods and Disease Outbreak: A Double Blow After Heavy Rains

Heavy Rainfall Causes Widespread Flooding in Mexico City; New Disease Case Reported in Campeche Mexico City experienced significant flooding on June 3, 2025, following heavy overnight rain. Major thoroughfares like Viaducto, Circuito Interior, and Calzada Ignacio Zaragoza were inundated, causing disruptions and requiring the rescue of people stranded in their vehicles. The situation was further complicated by the flooding of Hospital 53 in Los Reyes La Paz, State of Mexico. Videos circulating online showed medical personnel and patients taking refuge on chairs to avoid the contaminated floodwaters. The IMSS (Mexican Institute of Social Security) explained that the flooding resulted from the municipal hydraulic network being overwhelmed by the intense rainfall. "The heavy rain on Monday saturated the municipal hydraulic network, leading to these floods," a spokesperson stated. The event highlights the vulnerability of infrastructure to extreme weather conditions. Adding to the challenges, the Secretary of Health confirmed a new case of the barrenador worm disease in Campeche. This brings the total number of active cases in the state to two and seven nationwide. The disease, caused by larvae of certain flies entering open wounds, underscores the importance of public health preparedness during such crises. The combined impact of flooding and disease underscores the need for improved infrastructure and public health measures.