North Weslaco residents worry flooding will return after last week storm
· KRGV (NBC 5)
Residents in north Weslaco are expressing concerns about potential flooding after 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. 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 challenges of managing water flow in residential areas, noting that many drainage systems were not designed for urban runoff. The district is actively working on improvements and collaborates with cities to utilize detention ponds for better water management.
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