This is the dramatic moment airport staff clear floodwater amid an intense downpour in Mexico City.

Footage from inside the Benito Juarez International Airport terminal shows the floor covered with a large amount of rainwater on Sunday, August 10.

Several cleaning staff members can be seen working to manage the situation, using mops and squeegees to push the water toward drains and collection points.

Passengers are visible in the background, some standing and watching as the cleanup continues.

Airport officials issued a statement around 9 pm local time, saying that due to heavy rainfall in the afternoon and reports of low visibility, the aeronautical authority has suspended landing and takeoff operations for the next three hours.

Authorities added: 'This will allow for the removal of rainwater that has caused flooding, enabling the restoration of operational capacity.'

Benito Juarez International Airport is one of the city's two main international airports and is among the busiest in Latin America, serving an estimated 45.4 million passengers in 2024.

The intense rainfall also caused severe flooding on major roads throughout Mexico City, with water levels reaching up to 50 centimetres (19 inches) in some areas, further complicating travel and transportation across the capital.