By Trend News Line 2024-07-03 07:00:00.
Water Pipeline Fracture Leaves Thousands Without Water
A fracture in the 14-, 20- and 30-inch water pipelines in the González Ortega area of Eastern Mexicali caused a water crisis over the weekend. Residents were left without water service after the incident was first reported on Friday evening. The Mexicali State Public Services Commission (CESPM) immediately dispatched teams to the site to repair the fractured pipes.
The CESPM assured residents on social media that the problem would be resolved within hours. However, the water shortage affected not only the González Ortega area but also several other parts of the city, including areas in the western region. The agency reported that while the leak in the Palmar de Santa Anita area had been controlled, there were still intermittent water pressure issues in various parts of Mexicali.
The CESPM explained that the water supply system consists of a vast network spanning over 4,702 kilometers, providing potable water to the population. In response to the crisis, the agency distributed water to hospitals, clinics, and surrounding communities to ensure that essential services were not disrupted.
Despite the challenges, the CESPM continued its efforts to restore water service to affected areas. By Sunday evening, the technical team was working on reopening valves at water treatment plants and networks to resume normal service. The agency acknowledged that some neighborhoods near plant number 2 on Ninth Street would take longer to restore service due to the extent of the damage caused by the pipeline fracture.
Heat-Related Deaths Toll Rises to Six
Tragically, this year has already seen six deaths attributed to heat-related illnesses in Mexicali. Among the victims were three farm workers and a car wash employee. The State Coroner’s Office Director, Cesar Gonzalez, confirmed that three new cases were reported recently, bringing the total number of heat-related deaths this year to six.
Despite the efforts of the City of Mexicali and the State Department of Public Health to provide cooling centers around the city, including at key locations such as the Mexicali Police Department Headquarters and City Hall, the number of heat-related fatalities continues to rise. Last year, Mexicali recorded 53 heat-related deaths, primarily affecting homeless individuals.
Man Sought for Homicide in Jalisco Apprehended
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, had allegedly committed murder in Jalisco before fleeing to Mexicali to evade capture.
Following a thorough investigation, state police officers located and arrested the suspect in the Fraccionamiento Fuentes de Puebla area. Luis Fernando was subsequently handed over to Jalisco law enforcement for further legal proceedings.
Men Sentenced for Homicide
Two men were recently sentenced to lengthy prison terms by a state judge for their involvement in the murder of a 74-year-old man in September 2021. Octavio Rodríguez Tovar, known as “Maleno,” received a 34-year prison sentence, 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 in September 2021. His disappearance led to a police investigation that ultimately uncovered the heinous crime. The convicted men were found to have killed Fernando in a robbery attempt, leading to their arrest and subsequent sentencing by the court.
In addition to their prison terms, the judge ordered the convicted men to pay a substantial sum for damage repair, underscoring the severity of their actions.
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