Storm Causes Waterfalls and Road Chaos in Nuevo Laredo

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Storm that whips Nuevo Laredo causes cars stranded and road closures; authorities discard temporary shelters and gives you in houses.

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A system of severe storms crossed this border town, generating extensive flooding, complicated road care and a blackout in the water service in numerous colonies. Intense rains lasted for several hours, which saturated drains and collapsed sections of the urban roads, causing vehicle chaos and disruptions in basic services. Municipal authorities reported that 84 colonies were left without the supply of drinking water, at the same time as streets…

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Following the storm in the early morning hours of Thursday, which left 4.8 inches of accumulated rain, Mayor Carmen Lilia Canturosas Villarreal led an extraordinary meeting with municipal, state and federal units, in which white balance was reported due to no human losses or serious impacts in colonies.In addition, a special operation to support citizens was immediately implemented, with the aim of strengthening the relief and cleaning work afte…