An atmospheric disturbance brewing in the Gulf of Mexico has raised concerns among meteorological agencies in Mexico and the United States, as it shows signs of developing into a hurricane.
While the chances of it intensifying into a hurricane remain uncertain, the system is already unleashing substantial rainfall across various regions of Mexico.
The persistent downpours in Monterrey have necessitated the removal of mud, debris, and waste by city workers. (Gabriela Pérez Montiel / Cuartoscuro.com)
According to the National Meteorological Service (SMN) of the National Water Commission (Conagua), the convergence of this atmospheric disturbance with an anomalous frontal system, low-pressure areas, and tropical wave No.7 is leading to intense to torrential rains in the northern and eastern parts of Mexico.
Anticipated heavy rainfall in Coahuila, Nuevo León, and Tamaulipas raises concerns about potential floods, landslides, increased river levels, and significant urban waterlogging.
As a precautionary measure, authorities have instructed ships and fishermen to halt operations due to the anticipated high waves that could impede navigation.
The disturbance in the Gulf is situated near the coasts of Veracruz and Tamaulipas. While projections hint at a northwest trajectory towards the Gulf and a possible approach to the southeastern U.S., experts predict that Mexico will primarily face heavy rainfall rather than cyclonic winds in the near term.
Conversely, southern states like Campeche and Yucatán are bracing for scorching temperatures reaching up to 45 degrees Celsius before the arrival of the storms.
Monterrey, the capital of Nuevo León and a host city for the World Cup, is enduring the brunt of the recent rainfall, leading to the cancellation of the FIFA Fan Fest on Monday. No additional cancellations have been officially announced.
Civil protection authorities are advising the public to stay updated through official channels and exercise extreme caution in flood-prone and landslide-prone areas.
Source: Players of Life and Ambas Manos
