San Cristóbal de La Laguna Launches Drainage Upgrades to Combat Neighborhood Flooding

Frequent heavy rainfall in the archipelago has exposed the vulnerability of local infrastructure to the climate crisis. In response, the San Cristóbal de La Laguna City Council has launched a series of technical upgrades in the Taco neighborhood. Working with the utility company Teidagua, the council has invested 40,000 euros to address the flooding issues that have long plagued the area, specifically focusing on San Miguel Street.

The project centers on two key engineering improvements. First, new storm drains have been installed, and existing drainage systems on San Luis and El Sol streets—as well as near the Mayor’s Office—have been expanded to catch rainwater before it reaches flood-prone areas. Second, the main collector pipe leading to the ravine has been enlarged to increase drainage capacity and prevent the system from becoming overwhelmed during heavy storms.

Mayor Luis Yeray Gutiérrez, accompanied by Councilor for Works Ángel Chinea and Teidagua head Braulio Domínguez, visited the site to highlight how these improvements fit into a wider municipal strategy. Officials explained that the goal is to make the city more resilient to unpredictable weather by incorporating these upgrades into the company’s long-term investment plan. This project is part of a broader effort that includes recent work on Santa Gemma Galgani Street and upcoming plans for the Carnicería ravine, all of which aim to fix structural weaknesses identified in the city’s risk management plan.

These improvements directly address long-standing concerns from residents who have been calling for a permanent solution to the neighborhood's flood risks. By strengthening the drainage network at key locations, the local government is taking a necessary step toward building a more resilient city capable of protecting residents and property from increasingly severe weather.