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[^1]\n\nGovernor 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]\n\nThe 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]\n\nFabian 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]\n\nResearchers 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. 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