Recent heavy rainfall has significantly reduced drought conditions throughout Mexico, with the country’s drought-affected territory decreasing by 13.4% in just one month, according to the National Water Commission (Conagua).
As of June 15, the percentage of Mexican territory experiencing abnormally dry or drought conditions has fallen from 67.8% to 54.4% since the rainy season began on May 15. Areas under moderate to exceptional drought conditions now stand at 37.5%, marking a significant improvement compared to the 73.79% recorded on the same date in 2024.
The rainfall was bolstered by multiple weather systems, including two tropical waves, low-pressure troughs, and precipitation from Tropical Storm Dalila along Mexico’s Pacific coast. It’s also important to note that Hurricane Erick’s effects were not included in the most recent assessment.
The most pronounced improvements were observed in western, central, and southern Mexico, where extreme and exceptional drought conditions (D3 and D4) notably decreased, particularly in Sonora and Chihuahua. However, parts of the north, northeast, and the Yucatán Peninsula experienced an increase in abnormally dry conditions due to an early June heatwave.
Current data indicates:
- 16.9% of Mexico remains abnormally dry
- 10.7% under moderate drought
- 8.1% in severe drought
- 11.8% facing extreme drought
- 6.9% still experiencing exceptional drought conditions
This precipitation is welcome news for water suppliers and farmers across the country, who have been grappling with severe water shortages in recent years.
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