Tropical Storm Alberto Brings Rain, Tragedy, and Hope for Parched Mexico
Tropical Storm Alberto weakened as it moved inland over northeast Mexico, causing heavy rains, floods, and three fatalities. Despite initial disappointment due to meager rain in Tampico, authorities hope the storm will alleviate severe drought in the region. Schools closed and shelters were prepared in affected areas.
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Tropical Storm Alberto, the season's first named storm, weakened significantly after moving inland over northeast Mexico, according to the US National Hurricane Center. The storm had earlier brought heavy rains to the parched region and left at least three dead.
The maximum sustained winds dropped to 35 mph as it was downgraded to a tropical depression. Despite the weakening, forecasters predicted heavy rain in the Mexican states of Tamaulipas, Nuevo Leon, and Coahuila, with South Texas also expecting diminishing rains.
Tampico residents initially expressed disappointment as the storm brought less rain than expected. However, local authorities are hopeful for more rain from the system's outer bands to ease the region's long-standing water scarcity. In Monterrey, civil protection officials reported three deaths, with one man drowning and two minors electrocuted. Schools and public transport were suspended, and shelters prepared across Tamaulipas.
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