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Central America Faces Growing Drought Pressure as El Niño Intensifies
(MENAFN) Panama declares a national emergency over the worsening effects of the El Niño weather pattern, while El Salvador and Honduras issue red drought alerts as prolonged dry conditions put increasing pressure on water supplies, agriculture and energy production.
Panama’s Cabinet approves the emergency declaration on Tuesday after authorities warn that El Niño is contributing to water shortages and placing pressure on agricultural activity and hydroelectric generation. Eleven river basins are already experiencing water stress.
At the same time, flooding has affected at least 15,643 people across Panama since the beginning of the year. Officials are also monitoring reduced rainfall in several areas and warning that falling reservoir levels could affect operations at the Panama Canal.
El Salvador declares a nationwide red alert for both meteorological and agricultural drought, citing persistent dry weather, elevated temperatures and forecasts indicating below-average rainfall through October. The country has recorded 19 consecutive dry days since Aug. 7, along with 14 temperature records during August.
Honduras also faces worsening conditions, with authorities declaring a red alert in 75 municipalities on Aug. 19 and placing another 71 under a yellow alert. The drought is threatening drinking water supplies, crops and livestock across the Central American Dry Corridor.
Panama’s Cabinet approves the emergency declaration on Tuesday after authorities warn that El Niño is contributing to water shortages and placing pressure on agricultural activity and hydroelectric generation. Eleven river basins are already experiencing water stress.
At the same time, flooding has affected at least 15,643 people across Panama since the beginning of the year. Officials are also monitoring reduced rainfall in several areas and warning that falling reservoir levels could affect operations at the Panama Canal.
El Salvador declares a nationwide red alert for both meteorological and agricultural drought, citing persistent dry weather, elevated temperatures and forecasts indicating below-average rainfall through October. The country has recorded 19 consecutive dry days since Aug. 7, along with 14 temperature records during August.
Honduras also faces worsening conditions, with authorities declaring a red alert in 75 municipalities on Aug. 19 and placing another 71 under a yellow alert. The drought is threatening drinking water supplies, crops and livestock across the Central American Dry Corridor.
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