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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] The National Water Commission (Conagua) forecasts temperatures between 35 and 40 degrees Celsius alongside intense rainfall for Nayarit this weekend. [5] Sunday, September 6, will see the most activity with generalized rain affecting the north, south, east, and west of Mexico City, with accumulations reaching up to 25 millimeters. [6] The National Water Commission (Conagua) and the National Meteorological Service (SMN) warned that Mexico City will face heavy rain, electrical activity, and strong winds this weekend. [7] Fabian Vazquez Romania, head of the SMN, stated that the 2026-2027 cold front season will exceed the historical average of 50 frontal systems with a total of 56 systems. [8] The Servicio Meteorológico Nacional (SMN) and the Comisión Nacional del Agua (Conagua) have issued alerts for the 2026-2027 winter season in Mexico. [9] 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. [10] 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. [11] The Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) warned about increased cyclonic activity in the Pacific associated with El Niño. [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. The National Water Commission (Conagua) forecasts temperatures between 35 and 40 degrees Celsius alongside intense rainfall for Nayarit this weekend. · El Heraldo de México
  6. Sunday, September 6, will see the most activity with generalized rain affecting the north, south, east, and west of Mexico City, with accumulations reaching up to 25 millimeters. · El Economista
  7. The National Water Commission (Conagua) and the National Meteorological Service (SMN) warned that Mexico City will face heavy rain, electrical activity, and strong winds this weekend. · El Economista
  8. Fabian Vazquez Romania, head of the SMN, stated that the 2026-2027 cold front season will exceed the historical average of 50 frontal systems with a total of 56 systems. · El Informador
  9. The Servicio Meteorológico Nacional (SMN) and the Comisión Nacional del Agua (Conagua) have issued alerts for the 2026-2027 winter season in Mexico. · El Informador
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. The Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) warned about increased cyclonic activity in the Pacific associated with El Niño. · publimetro.com.mxMexico
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