Mexico City airport flights hit for second day due to torrential rains
Summary
Torrential rains in Mexico City have led to flight suspensions at the city's main airport for two consecutive days, affecting around 20,000 passengers with flight cancellations and delays. By midday Tuesday, all runways were back in operation after being halted for at least four hours. The city is experiencing one of its heaviest rainy seasons in years, causing widespread flooding.Key Facts
- Heavy rains caused Mexico City’s main airport to stop flights for several hours over two days.
- The disruptions affected approximately 20,000 passengers with cancellations and delays.
- Flights resumed by midday on Tuesday after a halt of at least four hours earlier that morning.
- Mexico City is experiencing its heaviest rainy season in years, leading to constant flooding.
- On Sunday, 76mm (3 inches) of rain fell in 20 minutes, flooding the city’s main plaza.
- Videos showed cars floating in flooded streets in southern parts of the city.
- The airport is one of Latin America's busiest travel hubs.
- Some locals criticize the flooding as a sign of infrastructure issues in the city.
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