Mexico has 12 states that are drying up: Sinaloa, CDMX and Querétaro, among those that have already run out of water

Mexico faces a crisis of drought unprecedented, with 12 states completely affected and 215 municipalities in a state of emergency. This situation could soon be seriously affecting the population and agriculture throughout the country.

The state Mexicans where 100% of their municipalities are experiencing some degree of drought are:

– Aguascalientes
– Chihuahua
– Mexico City
– Durango
– Guanajuato
– Gentleman
– Mexico state
– Morelos
– Nayarit
– Queretaro
– Sinaloa
– Tabasco

Besides, MichoacanSan Luis Potosí and Tlaxcala are suffering with more than 90% drought in all their municipalities.

Exceptional drought: Emergency in 215 municipalities

According to the latest report from the National Meteorological Service, as of April 30, 2024, 215 municipalities in Mexico have been identified that are experiencing exceptional droughtthe most severe degree of drought.

Between the states most affected by drought they find each other:

– Chihuahua: 35 municipalities and 100% of the territory affected.
– Durango: 11 municipalities in a state of emergency.
– Guanajuato: 11 municipalities experiencing exceptional drought.
– Hidalgo: 46 municipalities with exceptional drought.
– State of Mexico: 4 municipalities affected.
– Tamaulipas: 4 municipalities in critical condition.
– Queretaro: 15 municipalities completely affected.
– San Luis Potosí: 41 municipalities in a state of emergency.
– Sinaloa: 8 municipalities seriously affected.
– Sonora: 21 municipalities experiencing extreme drought.
– Veracruz: 18 municipalities affected.

In total there are 1,963 municipalities in Mexico that are suffering some type of drought, from moderate drought (D1) to exceptional drought (D4).

The situation is alarming. Zacatecas, Puebla, State of Mexico, Warrior and Chiapas are suffering with drought levels that range between 85.6% and 89.7% of their territory.

Baja California and Baja California South are the only states in Mexico that They are not experiencing any type of drought at this time.

Graduated with a degree in Law and Social Sciences from the Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo, for several years I have forged a career in the media. My experience includes notable roles as a photojournalist and co-host on local radio. In 2022, I joined the Debate team as a web reporter, where I specialize in news coverage both locally in Michoacán and internationally. Currently, I focus my work on reporting on the weather in Mexico, the conflicts between Ukraine and Russia, Israel and Palestine, and the Middle East, as well as general news from the United States and Latin America such as Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador, El Salvador, among others, without losing sight of issues of global interest, such as earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis and climate change. In addition to my commitment to quality journalism, I have a passionate interest in women’s rights and advocate for their promotion through my work.

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