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news El Financiero 2026-05-13

Intense Storm Causes Flooding in Mexico City, Obscuring Buildings

Mexico City experienced heavy rainfall for two consecutive days, leading to flooding in areas like the Historic Center and Bellas Artes. A temporary storm obscured buildings, attributed to cold front 50 and atmospheric conditions.


Por dos días consecutivos la CDMX ha sufrido por los estragos de la lluvia; las autoridades indicaron que el temporal terminará el 15 de mayo. <p>Por dos días consecutivos, las autoridades capitalinas activaron la <a href="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/cdmx/2026/05/12/otra-alerta-purpura-cdmx-espera-lluvias-de-fuertes-a-muy-fuertes-hoy-12-de-mayo/" rel="" target="_blank" title="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/cdmx/2026/05/12/otra-alerta-purpura-cdmx-espera-lluvias-de-fuertes-a-muy-fuertes-hoy-...

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