Although the rains have ceased a little during the last few days, the favorable consequences of their presence in our state are reflected in the increase in the level of the rivers, dams and lakes of Jalisco, including, of course, Chapala, which has been registering significant numbers since the rainy season began in our country and which has been further favored by the tropical cyclones that are beginning to form on the Mexican coasts.
According to the latest reports from the National Hurricane Center of the United States, as well as the National Meteorological Service (SMN), the official climate source of the Government of Mexico, the recent formation of tropical wave number 22 and tropical wave number 23, which have left damages in a large part of the country, have also been favorable for the Chapala aquifer.
Let us remember that during the last days of August, Lake Chapala reached half of its capacity and for the second week of this month of September, a considerable improvement is still being perceived.
What is the level of Lake Chapala today, Wednesday, September 18?
As we have mentioned before, the recent rains in Jalisco have allowed Lake Chapala to present a considerable increase in the water level, which has been increasing during the last few days.
Likewise, according to the latest cut made by the Jalisco State Water Commission, for today, Wednesday, September 18, the water level that Lake Chapala has reached, which is also the largest in Mexico, is nothing more and nothing less than 57,600%. Let us remember that yesterday, Tuesday, September 17, the water level was 57,460%.
While last Friday, September 14, the level of Lake Chapala was only 57.200%, at the end of last month it was a little lower, registering barely 50.390%, which means that in just two weeks it reached almost 60 percent of its maximum capacity.
Why is Lake Chapala the most important lake in Mexico?
Lake Chapala is not only a popular tourist destination, but it is also considered the most important lake in Mexico for several reasons, including that it is the largest body of water in the country, with a total surface area of 1,146.6 km², in addition to having a capacity of 8 thousand cubic hectometers of water.
Let us remember that Lake Chapala is also the main source of drinking water supply for the Guadalajara Metropolitan Area (ZMG), providing 60 percent of the water that reaches the city.
Similarly, Lake Chapala has also been considered a Ramsar site, or Wetland of International Importance, since February 2009. The lake has great ecological importance, as it regulates the climate of the area and is the habitat of various species of flora and fauna.
But the importance of Lake Chapala does not depend merely on its water capacity or its ability to supply the ZMG, but also on its great cultural and historical importance, as it was an important place for pre-Hispanic cultures and was described by Spanish conquerors such as Nuño de Guzmán.
Source: informador
