River Rages in Monterrey, Mexico, as Tropical Storm Alberto Hits

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Mexican officials issued a warning to residents of Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, advising them to avoid approaching streams or rivers as Tropical Storm Alberto hit the region on Thursday, June 20.

The video here, released by Nuevo Leon Civil Protection, shows the swollen Santa Catarina River flowing through the city of Monterrey.

“Avoid crossing fords, streams and rivers. Do not expose your life,” Nuevo Leon Civil Protection wrote.

The storm was carrying “intense” rain and wind forecast to reach 100 km/h (62 mph), according to Mexico’s Servicio Meteorologico Nacional. Credit: Proteccion Civil Nuevo Leon via Storyful

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