Another Rainy Month

While we were in Ohio earlier this month, we had nearly two weeks of sunshine.  I had almost forgotten that September is still the rainy season in Mexico.

Last Saturday, we had another one of those downpours that result in flooding in parts of the city.  There were some places, particularly in the eastern district of Iztapalapa, that were flooded with a meter (a little more that three feet) of water.  Nearly 300 homes suffered damage, and some motorists were trapped in their cars.  Fortunately here at the apartment there were no major problems.

Here are some pictures taken from the internet of Saturday night's deluge...

As you can see from this chart on the Weather Channel yesterday, Mexico City has had over 16 inches of rain in September with another day to go.  That's nearly three times the normal average for the month.

The flooding that has occurred numerous times this summer is a negative, but the bright side is that the reservoirs that supply the city's water are being replenished.  The Cutzamala System which is a major source of water is now at 88.79 % of capacity, up by 15% from the end of August.  In comparison, in June of 2024 when experts were predicting that the city was going to run out of water, Cutzamala was at only 27% of capacity.

In October, the rainy season generally comes to an end.  I am hoping that holds true this year.  I am happy to see the city's water crisis averted, but I am tired of the rain.  I look forward to sunshine for the events leading up to Day of the Dead.