Heavy rain and hail struck northern and eastern parts of Mexico City on Saturday, with the boroughs of Gustavo A. Madero and Iztacalco reporting the most significant impacts, according to La Jornada.
The storms prompted local authorities to activate an orange alert for the affected areas, while a yellow alert remained in place for other parts of the capital, the CDMX government said. The alerts were issued in response to forecasts of continued rainfall and possible hail, per official statements cited in the coverage.
The severe weather also disrupted public transit. El Financiero reported that both the Cablebús gondola system and Metro service experienced interruptions due to the conditions. The exact duration of the outages and the number of affected stations were not detailed in the available reporting.
Weather forecasts had warned of the possibility of intense storms with hail earlier in the week. Meteored México noted that strong thunderstorms were expected for Friday, and the weekend outlook pointed to continued instability across the city. The alerts remained active as of late Saturday night, according to the CDMX government.
Residents in the affected boroughs were advised to exercise caution, though specific safety instructions were not included in the summaries reviewed. The storms are part of the typical rainy season pattern for the region, which often brings short but intense downpours during the summer months.
Authorities are expected to update the alert status as the weather system moves through the capital. The main concern in the coming hours will be whether additional boroughs face similar conditions and whether transit services fully resume.
