Chalco, Mexico Battles Flooding, Cleanup Underway After Record Rainfall

Chalco, Mexico, is recovering from severe flooding following the first heavy rainfall of the year. The flooding, which exceeded one meter in depth in some residential areas, particularly impacted the Culturas de México and San Miguel Jacalones neighborhoods. "Lamentablemente, el escenario se volvió a repetir un año después," said a reporter on the scene, highlighting the recurrence of the flooding. Cleanup efforts are underway, with municipal workers clearing roads and removing debris from homes. The video shows workers using vacuums to clear the streets of water and mud. The report also notes that other areas, such as Nueva San Miguel and Tres Marías, experienced less severe flooding, and cleanup is also underway there. The head of the National Water Commission, Efraín Morales, commented that a new pumping station, under construction, is expected to be ready by next Wednesday, aiming to prevent future flooding. The timely completion of this project is crucial for the residents of Chalco who have suffered significant hardship from the recurrent flooding.