– Water pipeline break
– Suspect apprehended for murder.
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MAJOR WATER PIPELINE BREAK LEAVES THOUSANDS STRANDED WITHOUT WATER
Residents of Eastern Mexicali were left in a state of emergency over the weekend after a major fracture in 14-, 20- and 30-inch water pipelines on Fourth Street and Palmar de Santa Anita Avenue in the González Ortega area. This incident resulted in thousands of residents being without water service, causing widespread disruption and inconvenience.
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Authorities from the Mexicali State Public Services Commission (CESPM) were quick to respond to the situation, dispatching multiple teams to the site to assess and repair the fractured pipes. Despite their efforts, the repair process proved to be more challenging than initially anticipated.
After receiving reports of the incident on Friday evening, the CESPM assured residents that the problem would be resolved within hours. However, the impact of the pipeline break extended to several other areas of the city, affecting water supply in the western region as well.
As the CESPM worked tirelessly to address the issue, they provided regular updates on social media to keep residents informed about the progress. By Saturday, the leak in the Palmar de Santa Anita area had been brought under control, but the technical team continued to face challenges in fully restoring water pressure across the network.
With an extensive network of over 4,700 kilometers dedicated to the collection, conduction, treatment, storage, and distribution of potable water, the CESPM emphasized the need for caution in increasing water pressure to prevent further damage.
Despite the difficulties, the agency went above and beyond to ensure that essential services were maintained. Water was distributed to hospitals, clinics, and surrounding communities, with efforts continuing into Sunday to reach areas like Puertas del Sol, Hacienda Dorada, and Villas del Valle.
By Sunday evening, the CESPM reported significant progress in reopening valves at water treatment plants and restoring service to affected neighbourhoods. However, areas near Plant 2 on Ninth Street faced longer delays due to the extent of damage caused by the pipeline rupture.
TRAGIC HEAT-RELATED DEATHS HIGHLIGHT PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERNS
Regrettably, the weekend also saw an increase in heat-related deaths, with six individuals succumbing to heat-related illnesses. Among the victims were three farm workers and a car wash employee, highlighting the serious public health risks posed by extreme temperatures.
According to State Coroner’s Office Director Cesar Gonzalez, the latest cases brought the total number of heat-related deaths this year to six, with the first incident recorded at the end of May. While efforts have been made to provide cooling centers around Mexicali, including at key locations like the Police Department Headquarters and City Hall, the tragic consequences of heat exposure continue to be felt.
ARREST OF SUSPECTED HOMICIDE FUGITIVE BRINGS JUSTICE CLOSER
In a significant development, state police officers in Mexicali apprehended a man wanted for a homicide case dating back to 2018 in Jalisco. The suspect, identified as Luis Fernando, allegedly committed the murder before fleeing to Mexicali to evade capture.
Following his arrest in the Fraccionamiento Fuentes de Puebla area, the suspect was handed over to authorities in Jalisco for further legal proceedings. The swift action of law enforcement in capturing the fugitive demonstrates a commitment to upholding justice and ensuring that perpetrators are held accountable for their actions.
COURT SENTENCES TWO MEN FOR GRUESOME HOMICIDE
In a separate case, a state judge delivered justice by sentencing two men to lengthy prison terms for the brutal murder of a 74-year-old man in September 2021. Octavio Rodríguez Tovar, known as “Maleno,” received a sentence of 34 years, while José Andrés Cosío López, also known as “Balín,” was sentenced to 30 years behind bars.
The victim, identified as Fernando, was reported missing by his family last year, leading to a harrowing discovery of his remains in the Cerro Prieto rural area. Detectives pieced together evidence linking the convicted men to the crime, including their use of the victim’s vehicle after the murder.
In addition to the prison terms, the judge ordered the convicted men to pay a substantial sum for damage repair, underscoring the severity of their actions and the need for accountability in cases of violent crime.
For more information, please contact Arturo Bojorquez at abojorquez@ivpressonline.com
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1. Water pipeline fracture in Mexicali
2. Men sentenced for homicide in Mexicali.
