An intense afternoon storm caused severe flooding in several parts of Jalisco, including Guadalajara and Zapopan, on Tuesday, July 15, causing traffic chaos, road closures, and even the rescue of people trapped by the heavy rains.
In the La Martinica neighborhood, a man had to climb a tree to avoid being swept away by the water after a canal overflowed, rendering several streets impassable. The scene was captured on video and quickly went viral due to the severity of the situation.
Road closures throughout the city after the intense storm in Jalisco
The rains left overpasses blocked, avenues collapsed, and areas completely impassable. Some of the most significant closures occurred in:
López Mateos Avenue and La Minerva: overpass completely closed.
López Mateos Avenue and México Avenue, as well as Bosques de San Isidro and Valle de San Isidro: partial closures due to flooding.
Av. Parres Arias and Las Torres: traffic interrupted due to canal overflow.
Lázaro Cárdenas Avenue near Arcos del Milenio and Av. 8 de Julio and Washington: closed due to accumulated water.
Av. Patria between Américas and Acueducto: completely closed after the canal overflowed.
In addition, dangerous flooding was reported in areas such as Bugambilias and Puerta de Hierro Sur, further complicating traffic in the city.
Zapopan also collapsed due to rains
In Zapopan, Civil Protection reported the blockage of multiple avenues. Among the most affected areas are:
Ávila Camacho and Américas
Patria and Beethoven
Industria Textil and Periférico
Periférico and Pino Suárez
In addition, in the Industrial neighborhood, the intersection of Av. del Valle de San Isidro and Blvd. Bosques de San Isidro became a veritable river. The road was completely blocked.
One of the most tense moments occurred when a vehicle became trapped in the Textile and Construction Industry, forcing rescue personnel to intervene to free the occupants.
Recommendations and alerts for more rain in Jalisco
Authorities are urging the public not to go out unless necessary, avoid risk areas, and follow Civil Protection instructions. The rain is expected to continue in the coming hours, so extreme caution is urged.
Source: tvazteca
