Mexican reservoirs show improved levels for 2027 agricultural cycle

Water reservoir levels in Zacatecas and Chihuahua are showing favorable trends following the recent rainy season, providing improved outlooks for the 2027 agricultural cycle.

In Zacatecas, Governor David Monreal Ávila reported that five dams have reached or exceeded 100 percent capacity. Key reservoirs including Santa Rosa, Las Palomas, La Villita, Julián Adame, and Santa Teresa are at or above maximum capacity. This water availability is expected to provide a buffer against potential drought conditions associated with the El Niño phenomenon.

In Chihuahua, the Irrigation District 005 has concluded its 2026 agricultural cycle with an estimated saving of 80 million cubic meters. Sebastián Chávez Valles, president of the Unidad Conchos SRL, noted that while initial plans involved using 600 million cubic meters, favorable rainfall allowed for reduced extractions. The Boquilla dam and Vírgenes dam levels are being monitored, with final volume definitions for the 2027 cycle expected in December following further rainfall.