Update on the aftermath of Hurricane Alex, Thursday 8 July, 2010
The Mexico-USA border area may be in for a very wet week, since Tropical Depression 2 (which would become Hurricane Bonnie if its wind speeds increase) is now approaching the area from the Gulf of Mexico. Weather Underground has more details and maps showing the possible storm paths.
The Río Bravo (Grande) is expected to peak in Laredo at 13 meters (42 feet) at Bridge 1, and possibly even higher at the Columbia bridge. Cross-border travelers in that area are best advised to delay their travel until the river level is well on its way down. Otherwise, anticipate long delays and time-consuming diversions.
State officials in Coahuila now say that at least 80,000 people in that state are homeless, 20,000 homes are uninhabitable, and 40,000 homes are still without drinking water.
The Nuevo León state chapter of the National Chamber of Housing Developers claims that at least 7,000 homes in Nuevo León need major repairs or rebuilding as a result of Hurricane Alex.
This YouTube video of the flood gives a good idea of the power of the water flow in the city of Monterrey (Nuevo León).
Previous posts related to Hurricane Alex:
- Mass evacuations and flood alerts follow Hurricane Alex
- The Aftermath of Hurricane Alex
- Hurricane Alex, the first Atlantic hurricane of the season, is about to strike land
Mexico’s climatic hazards, including hurricanes, are analyzed in chapter 4 of Geo-Mexico: the geography and dynamics of modern Mexico. Buy your copy today, so you have a handy guide to the “back story” behind Mexico’s current affairs.
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