Strong rains over the past weekend have led to severe flooding in the southern part of the Mexican state of Tamaulipas. At least two people were killed, 18,000 were injured. residents, reports El Universal. Under the water were the municipalities of Tampico, Almamira and Madero. The Almamir region suffered most severely, with 245 mm of precipitation.

Local authorities organized four shelters, which sheltered about 240 people. In total, the habitual way of life of 12 thousand. human. In some areas, the level of flood waters reaches one meter. In Madero floods affected about 6 thousand. human. Due to difficult weather conditions, the authorities were forced to cancel their studies in 22 schools. Some schools were flooded, others were used as evacuation centers.

Original article: Flood in the north-east of Mexico: 2 people were killed, 18 thousand. suffered.