To bolster preventive measures and optimize the Tijuana River channel ahead of anticipated rains associated with the El Niño phenomenon, the Baja California government is significantly expanding its cleanup operations.
These expanded efforts follow a successful push by the state administration, spearheaded by Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda, to secure the formal intervention of the National Water Commission (Conagua).
By coordinating with the federal government under President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, state authorities are pooling resources to amplify the protection and flood-prevention work already underway for families residing near the riverbed.
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“We are managing the sanitation of the Tijuana River channel following instructions by President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo and in anticipation of potential rains caused by the El Niño phenomenon,” Governor Marina del Pilar said.
The comprehensive cleanup initiative encompasses the extraction of roughly 600,000 cubic meters of accumulated silt, debris, and wild vegetation.
Efraín Morales López, general director of Conagua, agreed to launch the federal intervention, which builds directly upon the first four kilometers of cleanup work previously completed by the State Government starting from the international border zone.
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Together with the Tijuana City Hall, the operation aims to systematically clear hazardous blockages and substantially reduce flood risks during intense downpours.
As part of these proactive measures, authorities are also providing human rights-compliant support to safely relocate the 64 families currently residing within the vulnerable riverbed.
Ariel Lizárraga Montero, general coordinator of the Baja California Cabinet, noted that this collaborative framework successfully integrates federal technical expertise and resources with ongoing state initiatives, reinforcing intergovernmental cooperation across all three levels of government to maintain the river channel effectively.
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Montero emphasized that the intervention is primarily defensive against the severe weather patterns forecasted for El Niño.
Clearing the channel of obstructive debris ensures enhanced readiness for severe precipitation, directly safeguarding surrounding communities and neighborhoods.
Governor Marina del Pilar underscored that these timely actions protect residents’ lives and property, restore the Tijuana River channel to optimal conditions, and deliver greater security, peace of mind, and shared well-being to the public.
