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A tree falls due to a storm in Jerez; the Malpaso Dam threatens to overflow

JEREZ.- A tree fell in front of the Alamedas Casino and there were flooding due to to a type 3 storm that fell on Friday afternoon.

The tree was in the middle of the Zacatecas-Jerez highway, near the Encino Mocho community due to this storm that affected several motorists.

For this reason, they called the 911 Emergency System, whose report was left in the hands of Civil Protection (PC). Therefore, the firefighters arrived at the place where the tree fell, where there were no injured or lifeless people.

In addition, the heavy rains also caused the Malpaso Dam water will begin to pour down the curtains, which can cause the dam to overflow.

The authorities are alert In case the dam overflows, avoid damage like those experienced in Genaro Codina, so they will continue to monitor the dam.

The heavy rains also caused the Malpaso Dam to start pouring water through the curtains. / Photo: Courtesy

It should be noted that they built the Malpaso Dam in the time of Porfirio Díaz, which makes it one of the oldest dams in the State. Therefore, it is not ruled out that it overflows.

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