During the second half of June 2025, rainfall generated by several cyclones and tropical waves across the country allowed for significant water recovery in some areas, mitigating the drought.
According to the latest edition of the Mexico Drought Monitor, issued by Conagua (National Water Commission), systems such as Tropical Storm Dalia, Hurricane Flossie, and the arrival of Hurricane Erick brought above-average rainfall to much of the north, the North Pacific, and the west, center, east, south, and southeast of the country.
This increase in rainfall led to a reduction in areas experiencing moderate to exceptional drought (D1 to D4), with significant reductions in southern Sonora, Chihuahua, Sinaloa, and Durango, states that had previously faced severe water shortages.
How were drought levels after cyclone-induced rainfall in Mexico?
According to data as of June 30, 2025, the national percentage of areas experiencing drought (D1 to D4) dropped to 21.8%, a significant improvement from the 37.5% recorded just 15 days earlier, indicating a rapid and significant recovery.
After the rains, some northern states still experience high levels of drought, but at lower levels:
Baja California: 53.6% of its municipalities experience some level of drought. 46.4% of its territory is not affected, but five municipalities are experiencing drought between moderate and exceptional drought.
Coahuila: 22 municipalities are experiencing drought, representing 57.9% of the state, with levels reaching exceptional drought (D4).
Chihuahua: Although severe drought has reduced, 32 municipalities are still affected, representing 47.8% of the state.
Sinaloa: 12 municipalities are experiencing drought (66.7%), the majority in the moderate (D1) and severe (D2) categories.
Durango: 57.6% of the territory is affected by some type of drought. 14 of its municipalities are experiencing drought, abnormally dry (D0), or moderate (D1) levels.
Sonora: It is the most affected of the five. 97.2% of its municipalities are experiencing drought levels, with 70 regions experiencing some type of drought.
The report also indicates that the drought has been completely eliminated in the states of Colima, Mexico City, Oaxaca, Guerrero, and Querétaro, where 100% of the territory is free of damage.
Source: unotv
