A striking time lapse video from Webcams de México captured over two hours of relentless rain pouring down on Puebla’s northern area, starting around 5:00 p.m. and continuing past 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8. The footage reveals how the storm transformed city streets into flooded pathways, creating challenges for drivers and residents alike.

This heavy rainfall aligns with meteorological forecasts predicting strong to intense showers across Puebla on that day, with rainfall totals between 25 and 75 millimeters. These conditions were driven by moisture flowing in from the Pacific Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico, and low-pressure channels affecting the region’s central zone.

The recent days of persistent rain have already caused multiple incidents statewide, including fallen trees, waterlogging, traffic accidents, and a tragic event in the Gruta Chichicazapa cave in Cuetzalan. Rescue teams continue searching for people trapped after a sudden rise in an underground river there.

Looking ahead to Thursday, July 9, the forecast calls for continued rain, though less intense. Expect afternoon thunderstorms with a 90% chance of precipitation and about 5.8 millimeters of rainfall. Temperatures will range between 12 and 23 degrees Celsius.

Authorities urge residents to stay alert to civil protection warnings, avoid crossing flooded streets, drive cautiously, and steer clear of rivers, ravines, or natural areas during storms due to the risk of flash floods.

In a city where infrastructure and public transit are vital for daily life, investments like Puebla’s upcoming cable car system could offer more resilient and safer mobility options during extreme weather events, helping communities stay connected even when roads are compromised.