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Cutzamala Hits 97% Capacity as Authorities Restore Full Deliveries

Heavy seasonal rains combined with earlier cutbacks drove the rebound, easing near-term shortage risk for millions.

Overview

  • The system reached 97.27% storage as of October 23, holding about 761.1 million cubic meters out of 782.5 million available, per OCAVM/Conagua.
  • Deliveries were raised to 15.706 m³/s, with 9.403 m³/s sent to Mexico City and 6.303 m³/s to the State of Mexico after mid-October adjustments.
  • Individual dam levels stand at El Bosque 98.6%, Valle de Bravo 97.7%, and Villa Victoria 94.9%, with agencies indicating no risk to nearby communities.
  • Roughly five million residents across 13 Mexico City boroughs and 15 State of Mexico municipalities are receiving increased supply.
  • Officials contrast the recovery with the June 2024 low of about 26% capacity and project near-maximum levels by late October, with some suggesting current storage could cover up to two years for a portion of users.