Hurricane Nora - Rain Caused Massive Damage in Parts of Puerto Vallarta
September 4, 2021
Hurricane Nora created enormous amounts of rain in the Sierra Madre mountains and it seemed all of it came through the middle of Puerto Vallarta. The events that took place between August 29 and September 1, 2021 were astounding. Buildings built along the Cuale River were in jeapardy. Some even broke away from their foundations and fell into the normally quiet river. One young man was sleeping when his building succomed to river's high flow rate and washed into the river. Unfortunately, he perished as well.We have been traveling to Puerto Vallarta since 1998, and only once has a hurricane done as much damage as Nora. During that hurricane the ocean and wind damaged many resorts and destroyed the Malecon in Puerto Vallarta. If you are living next to a river today, your structure is in danger.
Following are a few of the many videos that have been published since August 29, 2021. Most are from local news agencies, while some were taken by bystanders. All show the amazing forces caused by Nora's rain in the Sierra Madre mountains.
August 29, 2021 - CPSNoticias - Exact moment of the collapse of a house in Puerto Vallarta, in the San Esteban neighborhood. The effects of Nora have been devastating for the region.
CPS Noticias - Puerto Vallarta - August 29, 2021 - The old bridge of Cuale was "thundered"; the flood, historical
August 30, 2021 - UDGTV Corte 44 - Rio Cuale in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
August 30, 2021 - Driving North across the Ameca River. Many surrounding Vidanta World - SkyDream Parks properties are flooded.
August 31, 2021 - Collapse of a huge retaining wall in the southern neighborhood of Puerto Vallarta as seen on Milenio TV (www.milenio.com)
September 2, 2021 - CPS Noticias video of where the four unit building that collapsed with a young man slepping in it was located near the river.
CPS Noticias - Puerto Vallarta - September 2, 2021 - Tons of rubble covered the Cuale
September 2, 2021 - Take a ride along the Malecon to see how many residents in Puerto Vallarta were taking a stroll after Hurricane Nora passed.
This is the first group of images and videos taken by people who want to show what is happening in Puerto Vallarta. We will be following up with additional posts as information is made available. In the meantime, let us know if you have any comments or suggestions. Let's hope all those who are now in need will be well taken care of in days following this major event.