The Benito Juárez International Airport in Mexico City, one of the busiest in Latin America, suspended its operations yesterday for several hours due to the intense rains in the capital.
The airport announced in the evening that "due to reports of poor visibility and in order not to compromise operational safety," it was canceling landing and take-off operations for three hours to proceed with "drainage of rainwater that caused flooding" even inside the terminals.
Hundreds of flights were delayed or canceled, leaving thousands of passengers stranded due to the heavy rainfall that flooded major roads in Mexico City. In some areas, the water reached 50 centimeters, prompting authorities to issue the highest level alert for the city's central area.
According to the video producer Infobae in Mexico, water seeped through leaks and saturated drainage systems. "Electronic equipment and communication devices were damaged by humidity, complicating coordination between airlines and different control areas."
Some passengers reported direct damage to their luggage and delays in airport basic services.
Some flight delays still persist. However, the airport is working to fully restore normal operations in all its facilities.