This Tuesday, a heavy rainstorm hit the metropolitan area of Puebla, leaving significant damage to urban infrastructure—mainly due to widespread flooding. The combination of excessive trash clogging the city’s drains and a sudden downpour overwhelmed the drainage system, especially in the northern part of the city.

The situation was further complicated by hail, which made it even harder for water to drain. In areas like Los Fuertes and around Estadio Cuauhtémoc, a thick layer of ice was visible after the storm. As a result, vehicles were left stranded in places such as Outlet Puebla and underpasses along the Mexico-Puebla highway.

This scenario raises urgent questions for Puebla’s future. The city’s growing population and car dependency are contributing to atmospheric pollution and increasingly severe weather events—rainfall today is much heavier than in previous years. These challenges highlight the need for more efficient public transportation options.

Projects like the cablebús, a light rail system—which was mentioned today as a possibility by the chief of staff—and new lines for the Red Urbana de Transporte Articulado (RUTA) could be key to reducing pollution and easing the strain on Puebla’s infrastructure. As the metropolitan area continues to expand, rethinking mobility and investing in sustainable transit could help prevent future crises and build a more resilient city for everyone.