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Cointzio Dam’s Preventive Release Ends as Reservoir Returns to Safe Levels

Officials say reservoir levels are now within safe ranges following a committee‑approved release carried out over the weekend.

Termina desfogue programado de presa de Cointzio, en Morelia
Plan hídrico permitirá apagar 50% de pozos en Morelia
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Overview

  • OOAPAS announced the scheduled discharge concluded after operations executed during the weekend at the Cointzio reservoir in Morelia.
  • Conagua reported the dam reached about 100.26% of capacity, prompting a controlled release of 5 m³/s between August 23 and 24.
  • The action was authorized by the Comité Técnico de Operación de Obras Hidráulicas to reduce flood risk during the active rainy season.
  • Authorities said most of the outflow was directed to the Río Grande and Lake Cuitzeo, with only minor level increases of roughly 5 centimeters expected.
  • OOAPAS noted the release was through the service outlet rather than the gates, and agencies will continue monitoring and issue advance notices if additional actions are needed.