Weather emergencies trigger fund releases in Uruguay and Mexico

Authorities in Uruguay and Mexico are taking measures to address weather-related risks. In Uruguay, the Office of Planning and Budget (OPP) has approved an exceptional regime to allow local governments to access Interior Development Fund (FDI) resources more flexibly. This measure aims to prepare for the anticipated intensification of the El Niño phenomenon between October and December. The funds will be used for urgent maintenance and prevention, including cleaning drainage systems, repairing rural roads, and clearing waterways.

In Mexico, the State Civil Protection Council has unanimously approved an emergency declaration for Ciudad Juárez due to significant pluvial and fluvial flooding. The declaration allows for the release of extraordinary resources to assist affected populations and assess damages. Recent heavy rains have caused flooding, sinkholes, fallen trees, and overflowing channels, with Ciudad Juárez reporting the highest number of incidents.