The Morelia Drinking Water, Sewerage, and Sanitation Operating Agency (Ooapas) reports that, following the minor, controlled release carried out yesterday at the Cointzio Dam, the levels of the city’s rivers and drains remain within safe parameters.
It is important to note that the only body of water receiving the release is the Río Grande, which is currently at 40% of its capacity and has a constant, uneventful flow.
Generally, the levels of the main bodies of water in Morelia are as follows:
- Río Grande: 40% of its capacity.
- Río Chiquito: 30% of its capacity.
- Itzícuaros Drain: 60% of its capacity, with permanent pumping in operation.
Thanks to preventive measures implemented along more than 40 kilometers of rivers and drains, water flow has been sped up and hydraulic infrastructure has been maintained in good condition. This means that there is no risk of flooding in the neighborhoods surrounding these areas.
Source: lavozdemichoacan
