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State government urges caution across the five municipalities over rains, sees easing by Thursday

Governor Víctor Manuel Castro Cosío asked families in La Paz, Los Cabos, Comondú, Loreto and Mulegé not to cross arroyos or flooded areas; the official forecast expects conditions to ease from Thursday, September 4.

By Miguel Díaz Miró · Responsible editor ·
The governor of Baja California Sur leads a Civil Protection coordination meeting over rains across the state

The government of Baja California Sur on Tuesday urged families across the state's five municipalities to take extra precautions over the rains recorded in the state and to avoid crossing arroyos or flooded areas, following a Civil Protection coordination meeting. The official forecast calls for light rain in Comondú, Loreto and Mulegé and anticipates conditions easing from Thursday, September 4.

"To all families, the call is to avoid crossing arroyos or flooded areas," said Governor Víctor Manuel Castro Cosío as he led the meeting. State authorities warned that the rains could affect urban roads and highways across the state.

Crossing an arroyo during the rainy season is the main hazard for drivers and pedestrians in Baja California Sur, where streambeds that stay dry most of the year can carry fast-moving currents within minutes. The official advice is not to attempt to cross an arroyo carrying water, on foot or by vehicle, even if the flow looks light.

The call comes as the state keeps its seasonal response active. According to the Civil Protection Subsecretariat, the 2026 Special Civil Protection Program includes 169 temporary shelter spaces across the five municipalities, with estimated capacity for 33,192 people, spread across urban areas, rural communities and coastal towns.

Authorities have also identified 27 critical points across the state where flooding and ponding risks concentrate. Residents are advised to stay informed through official channels, heed Civil Protection instructions and take part in prevention actions.

As a practical guide, during heavy rain it helps to move vehicles away from arroyos, avoid parking under trees or billboards, unplug appliances during thunderstorms and keep documents and a small kit with water, a flashlight and medicine on hand. If water rises, head to high ground and do not go back for belongings.

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