Overview

• As of Aug. 12, the Sistema Cutzamala holds 506.79 million cubic meters—64.8% of its capacity—up from 285.59 million cubic meters (36.5%) in August 2024.
• It has recorded nine straight weeks of storage increases, gaining 15.94 million cubic meters most recently and sustaining an average outflow of 10.696 cubic meters per second to the Valley of Mexico.
• Valle de Bravo is at 76.4% capacity, Villa Victoria at 53.6% and El Bosque at 52.4%, OCAVM data show.
• CONAGUA reports that Mexico’s 210 principal reservoirs average 50% capacity after a 1,484 million cubic meter gain over the past 15 days, though some regions remain below historical norms.
• Heavy rains continue to drive urban flooding and transport disruptions, keeping emergency crews engaged in drainage operations and water management.