Tijuana crews have cleared 1.2 kilometers of a stormwater channel in the El Pípila neighborhood as the city prepares for potential flooding during the rainy season.
Mayor Ismael Burgueño Ruiz visited the site along Campeche Street to inspect the work, which the municipal government says directly benefits approximately 6,000 residents.
The cleanup is being carried out by Tijuana’s Secretariat of Territorial and Urban Development (SDTU), with crews removing household waste and other solid debris that could obstruct the flow of rainwater.
Heavy Equipment Used to Clear the Channel
The operation includes a backhoe, a dump truck and a work crew tasked with removing accumulated waste from the drainage channel.
According to the authorities, the goal is to reduce blockages and limit potential damage to nearby homes during periods of heavy rain.
Burgueño said the work is intended to help rainwater flow properly through the channel and prevent weather-related damage to families and their property.
City Urges Residents Not to Dump Waste in Drainage Areas
Several municipal officials accompanied the mayor during the inspection, including Virginia Vargas González, head of the SDTU; Carlos Gastélum Félix, director of Municipal Urban Works and Infrastructure; María Guadalupe Rubio Cucue, coordinator of delegations; and María del Rocío González López, delegate for La Presa Abelardo L. Rodríguez.
The city also urged residents to avoid dumping trash in storm channels, sediment traps, streams and public spaces. Keeping these areas clear of waste, officials said, is important to prevent blockages and reduce the risk of flooding during the rainy season.
