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Honduras on Alert: El Nino Triggers Drought Emergency
20 Aug
Summary
- Honduras declared drought alert for 80% of country.
- El Nino's severe impact threatens food security in Honduras.
- The crisis is expected to last until April 2027.
Honduras has placed 80 percent of its territory, including the capital Tegucigalpa, under a drought alert as the El Nino phenomenon intensifies. This critical situation is causing widespread crop failures and the death of livestock due to severe thirst.
The government's emergency measures encompass 234 municipalities grappling with depleted reservoirs and diminishing food supplies. Ranchers report devastating losses, with cattle succumbing to the harsh conditions. The capital city, Tegucigalpa, is among 75 areas designated at maximum risk.
The Central American Dry Corridor, a region historically vulnerable to extreme weather, is particularly affected. President Nasry Asfura anticipates the crisis will extend through April 2027, prompting actions like drilling new wells and constructing reservoirs.
Globally, El Nino's effects are profound, with the UN World Food Programme identifying Central America as highly susceptible to increased hunger. Record-breaking temperatures were recorded across a vast swathe of South America in July. Peru has declared a state of emergency in many cities, and Indonesia faces severe wildfires due to drought.
