National Water Commission (Conagua)
Coverage of National Water Commission (Conagua) in the Nexus archive.
- Feds and Jalisco state are joining forces to tackle water contamination in greater Guadalajara
The federal and Jalisco state governments are collaborating to address water contamination in Guadalajara by rehabilitating the Chapala aqueduct, cleaning the Lerma-Santiago river basin, and enforcing regulations against industrial polluters under the National Water Plan.
- 2 possible hurricanes are forming off Mexico’s west coast
Mexico’s National Meteorological Service is monitoring two weather systems in the Pacific Ocean with 50% and 60% probabilities of developing into hurricanes. The systems, located southwest of Cabo San Lucas, could intensify over warm waters and potentially trigger the Fujiwhara Effect if they interact.
- Mexico has almost totally recovered from several years of drought
Mexico is experiencing significant drought recovery in 2026 due to increased rainfall from the El Niño phenomenon, with 94% recovery from previous drought years. Current drought levels are at their lowest in six years, with only 2.4% of the country in drought conditions as of June 15.
- As a storm system forms in the Gulf, rain pummels Mexico’s north and east
A storm system forming in the Gulf of Mexico is causing heavy rainfall in northern and eastern Mexico, prompting flood warnings and preventive measures. Authorities have suspended maritime activities and issued alerts for potential flooding, landslides, and waterlogging in regions like Coahuila, Nuevo León, and Tamaulipas.