Mexico City Flooded: Heavy Rains Submerge Cars, Force Evacuations

Heavy Rainfall Causes Significant Flooding in Mexico City's Moctezuma Neighborhood Mexico City, MX – May 29, 2025 – Torrential rainfall in Mexico City has led to significant flooding in several areas, with the Moctezuma neighborhood in the Venustiano Carranza borough particularly hard hit. A video report by Azteca Noticias shows the extent of the flooding, with cars submerged in water and a residential building on Oriente 174 street surrounded by water nearly a meter deep. "The water has risen about a meter," reported Armando Martinez, an Azteca Noticias reporter on the scene. "It has affected all the residents of this apartment complex." Emergency services are responding to the situation. Firefighters and members of the Mexican army are working to clear the water and assist residents. The video shows several vehicles partially or fully submerged. The unexpected downpour highlights the vulnerability of some urban areas to extreme weather events. The swift response from emergency services offers a positive note amidst the disruption caused by the flooding.