In October of 1999, Eastern and Southern Mexico suffered a series of terrible floods. The Necaxa Valley was among the places hit by severe flooding, which did extensive damage to the villages of Patla, Chicontla, and San Pedro Tlaolantongo. Three people died and many hundreds of families lost their homes. Below are some photos showing the extent of the damage:
This is a view of the village of Chicontla taken in 1998,
looking northeast back across the Necaxa River.
looking northeast back across the Necaxa River.
A similar view, looking due North, taken in June 2000.
The Necaxa Valley, October 1998, looking East-southeast.
Looking East, June 2000. Chicontla is visible, centre left.
The Eastern edge of the village of Patla, June 2000.
The remains of a school, built in the Fall of 1998.
Looking west from Chicontla back towards Patla, October 1998.
A similar view, June 2000. The church in Patla, about
2.5 km away, is clearly visible.
2.5 km away, is clearly visible.