GUADALAJARA, JALISCO — A powerful storm swept through the Guadalajara Metropolitan Area on Monday evening, July 27, leaving a trail of severe urban destruction, flooded roadways, and nearly 120 fallen trees across multiple municipalities.
The Civil Protection and Fire Services Unit of Jalisco (UEPCBJ) reported responding to 138 emergency calls overnight following the deluge. High winds and torrential rainfall triggered widespread property damage, downed utility poles, and disrupted transportation networks throughout the capital region.
The municipality of Guadalajara bore the brunt of the storm’s impact, recording 76 fallen trees. At least 14 vehicles were crushed under heavy trunks and limbs. Emergency crews in Guadalajara also responded to flooded thoroughfares, damaged residential homes, downed power lines, three collapsed or compromised perimeter walls, and one roof collapse.
Neighboring San Pedro Tlaquepaque reported 13 fallen trees, including one that crushed a vehicle, alongside overflowing drainage systems and two cars swept away by rising floodwaters. In Zapopan, officials confirmed seven fallen trees—three crushing cars—and a road flood that stranded a motorist. Emergency responders in Zapopan successfully rescued two individuals trapped under collapsed trees.
Minor to moderate flood damage and downed trees were also recorded in the surrounding municipalities of El Salto, Tlajomulco de Zúñiga, and Tonalá.
Municipal forestry teams, the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE), and local fire departments are actively deployed across the metro area to clear debris, restore power lines, and reopen blocked thoroughfares.
Municipal authorities have urged residents to report remaining fallen trees or hazard risks via the local 070 hotline or through the automated “GuaZap” WhatsApp system (33 3818 2222) operated by Guadalajara and Zapopan, reminding callers to provide precise street intersections to speed up emergency dispatch.
Source: Milenio
