Rio Bravo reaches 20-year record flow, causing flooding in Ciudad Juárez

Rio Bravo flooding Ciudad Juárez CILA river overflow

The Rio Bravo reached a record flow rate of 185 cubic meters per second following intense rainfall in New Mexico, marking the most significant surge in at least two decades. The surge caused various overflows and flooding in Ciudad Juárez, particularly affecting the Bernardo Norzagaray boulevard and Juan Pablo II areas.

In response to the emergency, the International Boundary and Water Commission (CILA) requested assistance from the Juárez Water and Sanitation Board (JMAS). JMAS deployed heavy machinery and personnel to install earth plugs in storm drains near the Sara Lugo area to prevent river water from backing up into residential neighborhoods.

Local authorities reported 39 incidents across Chihuahua, including fallen trees, landslides, and one fatality in the Villa Bonita neighborhood caused by being swept away by currents. While the immediate risk of further overflowing has decreased as flow rates are expected to drop to approximately 90 cubic meters per second, municipal departments continue cleaning sediment and repairing infrastructure damaged by the water.

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Chihuahua · Ciudad Juárez · Comisión Internacional de Límites y Aguas · Coordinación Estatal de Protección Civil · Dirección General de Protección Civil · Junta Municipal de Agua y Saneamiento de Juárez · National Weather Service · Protección Civil Municipal · Río Bravo

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[○ 1 SOURCE] The Rio Bravo reached a record flow rate of 185 cubic meters per second. eldiariodechihuahua.mx
[○ 1 SOURCE] The probability of further flooding or overflowing is now considered almost zero. nortedigital.mx
[○ 1 SOURCE] Expected river flow was reduced from 180 to 90 cubic meters per second. nortedigital.mx
[○ 1 SOURCE] The surge was caused by heavy rainfall in New Mexico. eldiariodechihuahua.mx
[● 2 SOURCES] JMAS installed earth plugs in storm drains to prevent river water from entering residential areas. juarezhoy.com.mx
[○ 1 SOURCE] Municipal authorities are removing sediment and mud from Bernardo Norzagaray boulevard.
[● 2 SOURCES] The river's flow rate is the highest recorded in at least 20 years. eldiariodechihuahua.mx · diario.mx