Flood control works fail in Guadalajara
02 MIN 30 SEC
Maggie Urzúa
Guadalajara, Mexico (June 29, 2025) - 5:00 a.m.
In the San Carlos neighborhood, several homes suffered damage to their furnishings as water entered them. Credit: Renee Pérez
Vehicle speeds also increased due to the storm's effects. Credit: Renee Pérez
Several homes suffered damage to their furnishings as water entered them. Credit: Renee Pérez
A storm drain was built in Colonia San Carlos in 2022, during Enrique Alfaro's state administration, but it hasn't been effective. Credit: Kimberlyn Flores.
Streets turned into rivers and water entering 318 homes was the result of yesterday's storm in central and eastern Guadalajara, where recent flood control works are an "aspirin" combined with the garbage factor.
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