SAN DIEGO (Border Report) — The persistent storm, and in particular Thursday’s rain, has wreaked havoc on the city of Tijuana leaving behind landslides, downed trees and power lines, countless traffic accidents and flooding throughout the city, according to Tijuana’s civil defense department.
One man was sent to the hospital when a falling power line landed on him.
Firefighters say they have responded to dozens of traffic accidents including the rescue of passengers in eight cars that got stuck in a flooded intersection.
Civil defense officials say at least four power poles have collapsed knocking out electricity to dozens of neighborhoods.
Baja California’s Electric Commission says it has personnel scattered throughout the city working to restore service and fix two transformers that “blew up.”
Widespread flooding is also reported due to clogged storm drains along with two large sinkholes.
Firefighters are asking residents to remain indoors unless they find it absolutely necessary to go outside.
More rain is predicted in the region through early Friday evening.
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