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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]\n\nThe Cutzamala reservoir system, Mexico City's primary water source, reached 81% capacity in August, marking the highest volume in a decade. [^3]\n\nThe Mexican Ministry of Health reported that 13 people died from extreme heat during the week of August 27 to September 2, 2026. [^4]\n\nKatia 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]\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. [^6]\n\nThe Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) warned about increased cyclonic activity in the Pacific associated with El Niño. [^7]\n\nThe 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]\n\nThe approved collaboration involves specific infrastructure projects designed to address water management needs within the ZMG. [^9]\n\nThe 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]\n\nThe 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]\n\nBetween July 30 and September 2, 2026, a total of 56 people died from extreme heat across Mexico, while 654 survived. 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