Mexico City Submerged: Unprecedented Flooding After Record Rainfall

Mexico City Flooded: Heavy Rains Cause Widespread Disruption Mexico City experienced one of its worst flooding events in recent history on the night of June 2, 2025, due to unusually heavy rainfall. The downpour overwhelmed the city's drainage system, leading to widespread flooding that submerged streets, paralyzed the metro, and even affected hospitals. Videos shared on social media showed cars submerged in floodwaters, commuters wading through knee-deep water in metro stations, and hospital hallways transformed into murky waterways. "A large truck swept us away, and we couldn't stop," recounted one driver whose vehicle was caught in the deluge. The flooding particularly affected the southern districts of Iztapalapa, Tlalpan, and Tláhuac. The government responded by deploying over ten pumping stations to their maximum capacity, removing more than 45,000 liters of water per second. Despite these efforts, the scale of the damage was substantial, with 76 reports of severe flooding across 270 kilometers of roadways. The city's mayor, Claudia Sheinbaum, addressed the situation in a morning press conference, emphasizing the complexity of the situation and the government's ongoing efforts to mitigate the effects of the unprecedented rainfall. The event is considered one of the worst since 2017. While the immediate crisis appears to be under control, the long-term effects of the flooding and the need for improved infrastructure remain significant concerns for Mexico City residents.