Trash-Clogged Drains Cause Severe Flooding in Aguascalientes

Aguascalientes, MX, Faces Severe Flooding Due to Trash-Clogged Drains Heavy rains have caused significant flooding in Aguascalientes, Mexico, due to drains blocked by accumulated trash. The issue, highlighted by a recent TV Azteca Aguascalientes report, shows flooded streets and overflowing storm drains. The video includes an interview with Miguel Ángel Huizar, the Secretary of Municipal Public Works, who stated, "We've found clothes, furniture, tires—all sorts of trash in the drains," explaining how this debris obstructs the flow of water, causing severe flooding in homes and on roadways. The report urges residents to clear trash from their properties to prevent further blockages and flooding, emphasizing the importance of community responsibility in mitigating the impact of the rainy season. The city is working to clear the drains and prevent future incidents.