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San Luis Potosí water management and flood risk

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In San Luis Potosí, authorities are managing water resources and disaster risks during the rainy season. The Comisión Estatal del Agua (CEA) reported that major reservoirs, including San José and El Peaje, are maintaining high capacity levels, which officials state are sufficient to supply the metropolitan area with potable water until 2027. The CEA noted that technical committees will oversee controlled releases if any reservoir exceeds 90% capacity to protect infrastructure. Concurrently, the National Civil Protection Coordination (CNPC) has issued an alert alerts for 47 of the state’s 59 municipalities due municipalities—representing 80% of the state—due to medium to very high flood risks, alongside threats of risks. These conditions affect over 2.5 million people, with critical areas identified in Tampamolón and Tamazunchale. The risks include potential landslides and strong winds. In response, Governor Ricardo Gallardo Cardona and the CNPC head Laura Velázquez Alzúa established a an Inter-institutional Command Post to coordinate federal, state, and municipal efforts. Preventive actions include dredging drainage systems and preparing hospitals. To bolster rescue response capabilities, the Governor proposed expanding the state government announced a co-investment scheme to provide municipalities with emergency vehicle fleet, including equipment, such as ambulances and rapid boats for the Huasteca region, with support region. Preventive measures continue to include dredging drainage systems and ensuring hospital readiness. Support from the Mexican Armed Forces via Plan DN-III-E. DN-III-E remains a key component of the emergency framework.

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  1. 2026-08-14 04:49 UTC San Luis Potosí water management and flood risk
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