During her visit to Baja California Sur, the head of the National Civil Protection Coordination (CNPC), Laura Velázquez Alzúa, presented an analysis and evaluation of hydrometeorological risks, noting that 27 flood-risk zones had been identified in the state.
At an extraordinary session of the State Civil Protection Council—attended by authorities from all three levels of government—Laura Velázquez explained that these areas are classified as critical points within Baja California Sur.
She emphasized that the National Water Commission (CONAGUA) has already issued a forecast warning of increased cyclonic activity for this hurricane season in the Pacific Ocean.
On average, 15 named cyclones occur annually; however, up to 21 are projected for 2026 due to the El Niño phenomenon.
Given this scenario, the CNPC head stressed the importance of the public being aware of the risk zones within the state. She detailed that 12 of the critical flood points are located in Los Cabos, 10 in La Paz, three in Comondú, one in Loreto, and one in Mulegé.
“We have already located the critical points; as state and federal authorities, we know what needs to be done at these locations, but the public is often unaware of this information,” she said.
She also explained that 23 of these 27 priority monitoring sites are located along arroyos (stream beds), which can pose a latent danger during the passage or impact of a cyclone in Baja California Sur.
She added that while the entire state faces a flood risk, Comondú is the municipality most susceptible due to its geographical conditions; she therefore urged local authorities and the public to pay special attention to this area.
“It is urgent that people identify these critical points and understand the necessary actions right now—before heavy rains arrive in Baja California Sur,” she reiterated. It is worth noting that Laura Velázquez visited Baja California Sur to set up the Inter-institutional Command Post, which is part of the national strategy for prevention against meteorological phenomena and will have a presence in Mexico’s 17 coastal states.
Source: zetatijuana