Extreme phenomena are becoming more common due to climate change. Mexicans are well aware of this fact: Less than a week after Tropical storm Agatha struck the country, leaving six dead and nine others missing, severe storms have again swept through the country. The water rose to 50 cm in Zapopan, a town that borders Guadalajara. This trapped many motorists.
The mother and child were left stranded in the car by their children, and they were rescued by firefighters and residents. Other residents were also filmed helping others get out of their cars using ropes. Although no deaths were reported by authorities, there was substantial material damage, including the destruction of bridges, tree uprooting, and the destruction of warehouses. Some homes were also without power.
