Chiapas civil protection reports 90 flood‑risk points and launches permanent monitoring

The National Civil Protection Coordination, led by Laura Velázquez, announced that Chiapas has identified 90 critical flood points across 27 municipalities for the 2026 rainy season. Fifty‑eight of the state’s 124 municipalities are classified from medium to very high flood risk, with the greatest concerns in Tuxtla Gutiérrez and Tapachula, where most of the critical sites lie along the Sabinal and Texcuyuapan rivers. Six north‑western municipalities face wind risks up to 168 km/h, and Ocosingo registers medium cyclone risk. All five state dams are operating safely at 64‑89 % capacity, and a direct‑alert system to mobile phones has been activated to speed evacuations.

Governor Eduardo Ramírez Aguilar and Velázquez highlighted ongoing prevention measures: a micro‑basin restoration program expanded from 33 municipalities in 2025 to a target of 70 this year, continual river, canyon and dam monitoring, cleaning and desilting of waterways, and repairs to roads and bridges. The "Ciudad Digna" initiative engages local builders in public‑space rehabilitation, sewer maintenance, and flood‑prevention works. The state has prepared 516 temporary shelters and reinforced regional civil‑protection centers. Velázquez emphasized the coordinated effort of federal, state and municipal authorities, noting, "We cannot control storms, cyclones or earthquakes, but we can control how we act against them."