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Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua – The Municipal Government of Ciudad Juárez and the National Water Commission (Conagua) have initiated a technical coordination effort aimed at strengthening the city’s storm drainage infrastructure to mitigate flood risks. The collaboration focuses on new investment projects, the cleaning of dikes, and essential maintenance in areas identified as vulnerable during recent heavy rainfall.
Supervisory Tour of Critical Infrastructure
On Wednesday, November 4, 2026, Municipal President Héctor Rafael Ortiz Orpinel and Conagua Director in Chihuahua, Román Alcántar Alvídrez, led a supervisory tour across several sectors of the city. The officials were joined by representatives from the Municipal Institute of Research and Planning (IMIP) and the Civil Protection department to assess the current state of hydraulic systems.
The inspection covered several key locations, including:
- The La Montada and La Presa dikes.
- The Las Misiones sector.
- The Gardeno residential area drainage system.
- The intersection of Francisco Villarreal Torres and Teófilo Borunda.
- Rivera del Salado street and the Juárez-Porvenir highway.
Strategic Projects and Maintenance
During the tour, Mayor Ortiz Orpinel emphasized that while some flood issues require major construction, others can be resolved through better inter-agency coordination and routine maintenance. A primary focus is the cleaning of dikes, such as La Montada, where accumulated debris often reduces storage capacity during storms.
A significant highlight of the coordination is the planned project in the Las Misiones sector. The executive project is already finalized and approved, with the Municipal Directorate of Public Works currently reviewing the execution details. The city aims to begin these works before the end of 2026, with an estimated federal investment of 15 to 16 million pesos.
Future Collaboration
To ensure long-term effectiveness, authorities are establishing a technical roundtable that will include the Municipal Water and Sanitation Board (JMAS). This group will define responsibilities and streamline the approval processes for future infrastructure interventions. The municipal government confirmed that it will continue to advance necessary procedures to protect the city’s residents from seasonal flooding.
Source: ADN | A Diario Network
