Early Thursday morning, Tropical Storm Alberto, the first named storm of the season, made its way towards northeast Mexico. The storm brought heavy rainfall that unfortunately resulted in the loss of three lives. However, it also provided much-needed relief to an area that has been experiencing a lengthy and severe drought. The affected region is now hopeful for the possibility of further precipitation in the future.
Instead of taking Alberto’s threat seriously, the Mexican government placed their faith in their capability to provide more water to an arid region.
During a news conference held on Wednesday night, Raúl Quiroga Álvarez, the state secretary of hydrological resources for Tamaulipas, reassured the public that the wind speeds of the incoming storm were not concerning enough to pose a risk. In fact, he encouraged them to welcome the storm, stating that this is precisely what they have been working towards for the past eight years throughout Tamaulipas.
Northern Mexico has been severely affected by a devastating drought, with the state’s aquifers reaching dangerously low levels. Additionally, Mexico is facing the challenge of having to repay a substantial amount of water owed to the US due to their shared utilization of the Rio Grande.
Source: AP
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