Los Laureles

Recent rains have raised water levels at the Los Laureles reservoir, prompting the municipal water authority to conduct a two-day controlled release through the spillway to remove sediment and debris before maximizing storage capacity.

Rainfall in the Lepaterique mountains fed the Los Laureles reservoir, raising its level from 33.54% to 41.12% capacity in 24 hours, providing relief to Tegucigalpa's drinking water supply system.

Trash and construction waste accumulating near the Los Laureles reservoir on the Guacerique River, which supplies water to Honduras's capital, are raising concerns about contamination if rains carry the debris into drainage and waterways.