# UABCS meteorological risk management in Baja California Sur > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/uabcs-meteorological-risk-management-in-baja-california-sur > Updated: 2026-09-23T01:33:39.000Z. Sources: 23. Developments: 2. The Universidad Autónoma de Baja California Sur (UABCS) has implemented new technological and academic initiatives to address meteorological risks in the region. In early September, the university launched version 3.0 of its MeteoUABCS portal. Developed by the Laboratorio de Investigación en Gestión Integral del Riesgo (LIGIR), the platform features a predictive model for short-duration convective storms, referred to locally as ‘Toritos’. The system utilizes 10 meteorological stations across locations including La Paz and Cabo San Lucas to provide real-time updates and impact warnings up to 10 minutes before rainfall. Later in the month, UABCS specialists hosted the 4th Permanent Panorama Forum, ‘Hurricane Season: Different Visions of the Storm.’ The forum addressed the social, economic, and environmental impacts of hydrometeorological phenomena. Experts highlighted the region's specific challenges, such as a significant water deficit and some of the lowest average annual precipitation levels in Mexico, aiming to connect scientific research with community preparedness. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-23: Municipalities implement infrastructure and service upgrades across Mexico Municipalities across Mexico and Spain are executing diverse infrastructure projects, including LED lighting upgrades in Puebla, mototaxi regulation in Playa del Carmen, and drainage improvements in Mérida. 23 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uabcs-specialists-analyze-hurricane-season-impacts-in-baja-california-sur ### 2026-09-03: UABCS launches updated MeteoUABCS storm prediction portal UABCS has released version 3.0 of its MeteoUABCS portal, featuring a new predictive model that provides up to 10 minutes of warning for short-duration convective storms in Baja California Sur. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uabcs-launches-updated-meteouabcs-storm-prediction-portal --- Cite as: UABCS meteorological risk management in Baja California Sur. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/uabcs-meteorological-risk-management-in-baja-california-sur