Earlier floods in November 2007 left damages still affecting regions this year. (Photo by Reuters/Tomas Bravo)
Mexico (MNN) ― A tropical wave struck southern Mexico while an active monsoon season keeps north underwater. Rainfall has been over 50% above average for the season.
To the southeast, the heavy rains temporarily affected three of Compassion International's child development centers. Most of the affected families have returned home with just a few remaining with relatives or neighbors until their homes can be strengthened.
Compassion Mexico's team is acting as the hands and feet of Christ by distributing aid. Their response has been ongoing since last month.
Tropical depression Arthur was the first storm that made landfall in June. Since then, powerful rains have hit Chiapas, Veracruz, Tabasco and Oaxaca.
One Compassion child development center in the Juchitan area was used as shelter, along with two schools. At least ten child development centers were affected by the rains, though there is no report of serious injury.
Even though this crisis has passed, there are concerns for the immediate future. Short-term forecasts are calling for more rains, especially in the south and the northwest.
The long-term outlook is calling for an above-average tropical season. Tropical storms are the main and most destructive source of flooding, and a severe tropical season could result in catastrophic floods in Mexico.
Praise God for protecting all Compassion-assisted children and their families during the heavy rains. Please pray for those who have to rebuild homes, and pray that crops will be unharmed.
