North Weslaco residents worry flooding will return after last week storm
· KRGV (NBC 5)
Residents in northern Weslaco are expressing concerns about potential flooding following last week's storm, which brought seven inches of rain in just 24 hours. Minerva Balderas, a local resident, experienced water entering her home and pooling in her yard, prompting her to raise furniture to prevent damage. She suspects that runoff from nearby fields is contributing to the flooding. Raul Sesin, General Manager of Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1, acknowledged the need for improved drainage systems, stating that many ditches were not designed for residential areas. The district is actively working on maintenance and improvements to manage runoff effectively.
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