The National Water Commission (Conagua) in Durango reported that, overall, the state’s dams have an average water storage capacity of 31.8 percent. However, those located in Irrigation District 052—Santiago Bayacora, Guadalupe Victoria, Francisco Villa, Caboraca, and Peña del Águila—show a significantly higher catchment rate, at 73.8 percent.
The agency emphasized that this recovery comes after three consecutive years of below-average rainfall at the national level. In 2025, the recorded rainfall allowed for increased storage levels in the country’s 210 largest reservoirs, raising the national average from 44 percent in early June to 50 percent on August 10.
Conagua indicated that these increases strengthen water availability and contribute to ensuring water supply for the population, as well as sustaining agricultural and industrial activities dependent on the resource. The difference in reservoir collection levels among the state’s dams is primarily due to the geographic location and the irrigation system managed by each reservoir.
Irrigation District 052 contains reservoirs that are key to the region’s agricultural activity, which explains its higher-than-average storage level than the state average. This situation allows authorities to more reliably plan for the next agricultural cycle and mitigate risks associated with drought.
At the national level, the recovery of the country’s largest reservoirs reflects the importance of recent rainfall for water availability. Although the situation has improved, Conagua maintains constant monitoring of storage levels and warns that there are still areas with limited reserves, so responsible management of this resource remains a priority.
The information provided by Conagua serves as a reference for water management in the state and to guide producers, authorities, and the general public regarding the water situation and planning its use in the coming months.
Source: meganoticias
