The displacement of Tropical Wave 18 over the Yucatan Peninsula and southeastern Mexico will result in 75 mm of morning rain with electrical discharges in the Los Rios subregion, Tabasco State.
On August 1, 2023, the National Water Commission of the Tabasco Region (Conagua) highlighted that, in addition to generally cloudy skies, fog banks in the upper regions, heavy to heavy rain is expected that day. La Sella, afternoon with rain and a chance of hail.
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The aforementioned instability could generate landslides and flooding in low-lying areas due to increased rivers and streams, and warm to hot conditions with temperatures above 35°C; sub-winds of 20 km/h and gusts of 40 km/h.
- Extremely heavy rainfall, intensity points (75 to 150 mm): Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Chiapas.
- Heavy rainfall (50 to 75 mm): Chihuahua, Durango, Sinaloa, Nayarit, Michoacan, Veracruz, and Tabasco.
- Heavy rain (25 to 50 mm) between showers: Sonora, Jalisco, Colima, Morelos, Mexico, Puebla, Campeche, and Yucatan .
- Shower intervals (5 to 25 mm): Baja California, Tamaulipas, Zacatecas, San Luis Potosí, Queretaro, Hidalgo, Tlaxcala, Mexico City, and Gold Tanaroo State.
- Localized rainfall (0.1 to 5 mm): Baja California Sur, Coahuila, Nuevo Leon, Aguascalientes, and Guanajuato.
What to do in case of thunderstorms and floods?
On the other hand, the Institute of Civil Protection (IPCET) has reiterated safety measures in the presence of heavy rain and thunderstorms, taking into account the rainy season in Tabasco.
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If you are on the street, do not hide under trees and stay away from power poles and water.
In the case of a car, shut off the engine and disconnect electrical appliances in the home.
During a flood, if you are at home:
- Disconnect electrical connections.
- Prepare an emergency backpack for documents, water and clothes.
- Keep candles or a flashlight handy.
- Close the gas channel.
- Remain calm and go to temporary shelter.
while driving.
- Turn on the lights, slow down—
- Do not cross the shallows and wear your seat belt.
- If it rains heavily, park in a safe place.
Walk:
- Use an umbrella or raincoat.
- Avoid approaching or touching utility poles, boxes and wires.
- Don’t go under a tree.