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El Niño 2026 intensifies risks of storms and heavy rain in Mexico

NOAA predicts strong El Niño conditions for 2026-2027, increasing hurricane and rainfall risks along the Mexican Pacific coast.

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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) stated that El Niño is strengthening and there is a probability greater than 90% that it will reach very strong intensity during the fall and winter of 2026-2027. [1] Governor Pablo Lemus announced on Thursday that the National Water Commission (Conagua) has approved collaboration on infrastructure projects for the Guadalajara Metropolitan Zone (ZMG). [2] The Cutzamala reservoir system, Mexico City's primary water source, reached 81% capacity in August, marking the highest volume in a decade. [3] The Mexican Ministry of Health reported that 13 people died from extreme heat during the week of August 27 to September 2, 2026. [4] Katia Reséndiz, president of the Consultative Water Council, stated on 2026-04-12 that the state of Querétaro does not have a water secretariat despite having one of the best water supply systems. [5] Researchers and students from the Universidad de Sonora (Unison) are analyzing the microbiological and viral quality of water used for human consumption in four Yaqui communities in Sonora, Mexico: Dique 8, Loma de Guamúchil, Vícam, and Pótam. [6] The Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) warned about increased cyclonic activity in the Pacific associated with El Niño. [7] The Servicio Meteorológico Nacional (SMN) forecasted between 18 and 21 tropical cyclones in the Pacific for the 2026 season, of which 9 to 11 could reach hurricane force and 4 to 5 could become major hurricanes. [8] The approved collaboration involves specific infrastructure projects designed to address water management needs within the ZMG. [9] The National Water Commission (Conagua) reported that the system has experienced 13 consecutive weeks of recovery dating to the beginning of the rainy season on June 4. [10] The Villa Victoria reservoir, which was about 30% full three years ago, is now over 78% full, holding more than 145 million cubic meters of water. [11] Between July 30 and September 2, 2026, a total of 56 people died from extreme heat across Mexico, while 654 survived. [12]
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  1. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) stated that El Niño is strengthening and there is a probability greater than 90% that it will reach very strong intensity during the fall and winter of 2026-2027. · publimetro.com.mxMexico
  2. Governor Pablo Lemus announced on Thursday that the National Water Commission (Conagua) has approved collaboration on infrastructure projects for the Guadalajara Metropolitan Zone (ZMG). · MURAL
  3. The Cutzamala reservoir system, Mexico City's primary water source, reached 81% capacity in August, marking the highest volume in a decade. · Mexico News Daily
  4. The Mexican Ministry of Health reported that 13 people died from extreme heat during the week of August 27 to September 2, 2026. · Diario de Yucatán
  5. Katia Reséndiz, president of the Consultative Water Council, stated on 2026-04-12 that the state of Querétaro does not have a water secretariat despite having one of the best water supply systems. · publimetro.com.mxMexico
  6. Researchers and students from the Universidad de Sonora (Unison) are analyzing the microbiological and viral quality of water used for human consumption in four Yaqui communities in Sonora, Mexico: Dique 8, Loma de Guamúchil, Vícam, and Pótam. · El Imparcial
  7. The Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) warned about increased cyclonic activity in the Pacific associated with El Niño. · publimetro.com.mxMexico
  8. The Servicio Meteorológico Nacional (SMN) forecasted between 18 and 21 tropical cyclones in the Pacific for the 2026 season, of which 9 to 11 could reach hurricane force and 4 to 5 could become major hurricanes. · publimetro.com.mxMexico
  9. The approved collaboration involves specific infrastructure projects designed to address water management needs within the ZMG. · MURAL
  10. The National Water Commission (Conagua) reported that the system has experienced 13 consecutive weeks of recovery dating to the beginning of the rainy season on June 4. · Mexico News Daily
  11. The Villa Victoria reservoir, which was about 30% full three years ago, is now over 78% full, holding more than 145 million cubic meters of water. · Mexico News Daily
  12. Between July 30 and September 2, 2026, a total of 56 people died from extreme heat across Mexico, while 654 survived. · Diario de Yucatán
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