Overview

• State and municipal Protección Civil confirmed flooding in the town center, the hotel zone and Parque La Pila after the reservoir exceeded capacity.
• Authorities report roughly 400 people evacuated from nine communities, with 14 homes damaged and at least 15 people in temporary shelters.
• Conagua had placed the reservoir near 96% before the event, while the mayor later cited readings as high as 113.99% during the overflow.
• The Mexican Army assisted house-to-house operations, helped residents safeguard belongings and deployed sandbags at vulnerable properties.
• Officials continue monitoring the Río San Juan as additional runoff and upstream releases are expected, with some schools shifting to virtual classes.