Over the weekend, rain fell in several municipalities in Sonora, sparking excitement among residents of regions such as the mountains and southern Sonora.
After two years of intense drought that placed Sonora in a dire situation, with dams nearly dry, reporting 10% of their storage capacity, the first effects of the summer monsoon are giving hope to the population.
Between June 20 and 22, rainfall reached towns such as Sahuaripa, Ónavas, Álamos, Yécora, Arivechi, and other surrounding communities, becoming a spectacle for their residents.
Since last Friday, the forecast from the National Water Commission (Conagua) revealed a high probability of rain for municipalities bordering the area with Chihuahua.
Among the communities with the most water accumulation is Matarachi and Sahuaripa, where residents were able to observe how streams began to flow and run through the area.
There, hail was also reported as it rained, pleasing the population, who were eagerly awaiting the rainy season in their area.
According to Conagua and the National Meteorological Service (SMN), conditions for rainfall in Sonora will continue throughout the upcoming week.
Authorities forecast heavy rainfall, with very heavy rainfall ranging from 50 to 75 mm (2 to 3 inches) in the state due to the monsoon-like circulation pattern over the northwest of the country.
However, high temperatures will also remain between 40°C (104°F) and 45°C (114°F) in the state, with winds of 20 to 30 km/h (12 to 18 mph) and some gusts of 40 to 60 km/h (25 to 37 mph), according to the SMN.
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