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Rains Swell Mexico’s Reservoirs, Forcing Dam Releases, Evacuations and Major Water Cuts

Conagua projects Cutzamala near 85% by season’s end, reflecting gains even with emergency operations ongoing.

Overview

  • Conagua ordered a controlled release of about 50 m³/s at La Boca after the reservoir reached roughly 103–104%, with authorities monitoring increased flows toward El Cuchillo.
  • The Centenario dam in Tequisquiapan overflowed, triggering a red alert and evacuations across multiple communities as teams maintained round‑the‑clock monitoring of gates and river levels.
  • The Zimapán release was delayed, keeping Querétaro’s Acueducto II offline and extending rationing across 336 colonies, while about 170 residents in Cadereyta remain isolated but supported by emergency crews.
  • In Tapachula, the Texcuyuapan river burst its banks after intense storms, flooding streets, homes and businesses as authorities evacuated families and activated emergency response plans.
  • A sinkhole damaged the Florido–Aguaje aqueduct in Tijuana, causing a major leak that disrupted potable water service to 632 colonies as CESPT crews carried out urgent repairs.