With El Niño's Presence, Mexico Expects More Cyclones in the Pacific and Intense Heat
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
MEXICO CITY – Mexico anticipates the 2026 rainy season to begin in May, with increased cyclone activity in the Pacific and above-average temperatures, according to the National Weather Service (SMN) on Monday. SMN's General Coordinator, Fabián Vázquez Romaña, stated in a press release that rainfall will spread across the country starting in June. However, he noted that rainfall in July may decrease or remain below normal in several regions—particularly in the northeast, central, eastern, southern, and southeastern areas—due to the influence of El Niño, a climate phenomenon that disrupts rainfall patterns. Regarding temperature conditions, Vázquez Romaña highlighted expectations for above-average temperatures throughout much of the summer, with a high risk of heatwaves in July and August, especially in the northeastern part of the country. On cyclone activity, he explained that increased activity is expected in the Pacific Ocean, while levels in the Atlantic are likely to be near or below average, consistent with El Niño's influence. Historically, the states most affected by cyclones in Mexico include Baja California Sur and Sinaloa (west), Tamaulipas (north), Veracruz, and Quintana Roo (south). Nonetheless, the official warned that fewer systems do not equate to a lack of risk, as a single cyclone can cause severe impacts.