1611 Mexico City Flood

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1. 1611Mexico City · Mexico CityWater levels of Lake Texcoco and nearby bodies such as Chalco rose; rainwater and meltwater overflowed the embankments, flooding low-lying districts and markets, damaging residents' property and food stores.
2. 1611–1612Mexico City · Mexico CityThe viceregal government and city council organized laborers to reinforce embankments and clear channels; some clergy and officials again proposed moving the city to higher ground, but the political and economic costs were too high and the proposal was not adopted, the city continuing to repair its defenses in place.