Thursday, June 20, 2024 Tropical Storm Alberto, the first storm of the anticipated busy season, has wreaked havoc in Texas and Mexico with heavy rain and severe flooding. Although it has now weakened into a tropical depression, the storm’s aftermath continues to pose challenges for the affected regions. Impact of Alberto on Texas and Mexico On Thursday morning, Tropical Storm Alberto made landfall in northeastern Mexico.
As the storm moved west, it weakened into a tropical depression, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). The intense rainfall from Alberto led to catastrophic flooding in southern Texas and caused fatalities in Mexico. Deadly Floods in Mexico In Mexico, the storm claimed the lives of at least three people.
Reports indicate that a man drowned in a river in Monterrey, and two minors died in the Allende municipality while riding a bicycle in the rain. The heavy rain has also caused widespread disruption, with the NHC forecasting up to 20 inches of rain in some Mexican states, including Coahuila, Nuevo Leon, and Tamaulipas. Severe Rainfall in Texas Southern Texas experienced significant rainfall and flooding on Wednesday, with conditions expected to improve by Thursday.
The intense rain from Alberto led Texas Governor Greg Abbott to issue a severe weather disaster declaration for 50 counties, including Galveston, Jackson, and Uvalde. This declaration underscores the severity of the storm’s impact on the region. Managing the Aftermath As Tropical Sto.
