‘Karl’ brings heavy rains to Tabasco, floodings are expected across the state

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‘Karl’ approaches Tabasco: it will cause heavy rains in four states Strong gusts of wind and intense rainfall are expected in the southeast of the country, so the population is asked to remain alert to the SMN.

Tropical storm Karl will approach the coast of Tabasco this Friday and will cause heavy rains in the southeast of the country.

The National Water Commission (Conagua) reported that Karl will cause intense rains and gusts of wind of 60 to 80 kilometers per hour and waves of 1 to 3 meters high on the coasts of Campeche, Tabasco, and Veracruz, and gusts of 50 to 60 km per hour in Oaxaca.

The rainfall could be accompanied by electric shocks, strong winds, and hailstorms that could cause landslides due to the increase in the levels of rivers and streams in the aforementioned states, for which the agency urges the population to heed the warnings of the National Meteorological Service (SMN) and to Follow the instructions of the state, municipal and Civil Protection authorities.

According to the latest Conagua report, at 7:00 a.m. Central Mexico time, Karl was located approximately 145 km northeast of Ciudad del Carmen, Campeche, and 295 km northeast of Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz.

Source: El Financiero

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