According to the National Water Commission (CONAGUA)for the 2023 rainy and tropical cyclone season, 30% more intense activity is forecast compared to the previous season in the Pacific, while in the Atlantic the average is expected to decrease by 10%.
The rainy Torrential storms, as well as floods, landslides, and other effects such as tropical cyclones and hurricanes favor the occurrence of damage and the generation of risk situations, especially when driving any type of vehicle, which is why, in this rainy season, precautionary measures must be taken when driving.
In Mexico, According to the Mexican Institute of Transport (IMT) in 2022, of the total traffic accidents by factor 5% correspond to “natural agents” such as rain, fog and other natural agents.
For its part, GNP Seguros reported that, in the last 5 years, close to 25% of all auto accident reports are filed in rainy seasonin the months of June, July and August.
So far this year alone, more than 40,000 accidents have been reported, of which 15% have occurred in June and July, months that are considered the beginning of the rains, with collisions being the main cause.
It also indicated that the number of claims for vehicle damage caused by heavy rain, hail and flooding increased from 2021 to 2022 by 13%.
Here we share some recommendations that help reduce the risk of a car accident in the rainy season.
- It decreases the velocity.
- Maintain twice the braking distance.
- Brake slowly to avoid locking the tires.
- Check that your tires have the indicated air pressure.
- Choose alternate routes that do not have extreme flooding.
- If it is not possible to choose another route, cross slowly and when you get out of the water, press the brake pedal a few times to dry them.
- Avoid crossing puddles greater than half a meter.
- Turn on the lights, if possible also the fog lights.
- Make lane changes early by turning on your turn signals.
