Mexico Tropical Storm Barry, Floods Destroy Homes, Cars in Chihuahua

"A series of severe storms accompanied by heavy rains have hit the Mexican state of

Chihuahua, causing massive flooding that has destroyed homes, paralyzed infrastructure and forced thousands of residents to evacuate. Local authorities have declared a state of emergency following the overflowing of several major rivers and widespread damage in several regions. According to a report by the National Meteorological Service (SMN), the storms were triggered by a low-pressure system that brought high humidity from the Gulf of America, triggering heavy rains for more than 12 hours without a break." ND