Latin America prepares for El Niño with emergency climate response

El Niño climate emergency drought flooding Latin America

Latin American nations are implementing emergency measures to prepare for the El Niño phenomenon, which is expected to bring extreme weather patterns.

In Argentina, the Ministry of Health has activated a contingency plan to assist over 920,000 people in high-risk zones, particularly in the Litoral, Northeast, and Buenos Aires regions, where over 5.4 million hectares are potentially floodable. In Mendoza, authorities are accelerating the maintenance of 300 kilometers of alluvial collectors to prevent flooding from summer storms.

Honduras is facing a severe drought, prompting COPECO to declare Red Alert in 75 municipalities, Yellow Alert in 71, and Green Alert in 88. President Nasry Asfura has authorized the advancement of budget transfers to help local governments address urgent needs in agricultural and water security.

Peru is preparing for both flooding and health risks. The government has authorized S/ 179.5 million to mitigate flood risks in 70 critical points across six coastal regions. Additionally, the Ministry of Health is reinforcing services to combat diseases like dengue, which may increase due to rising temperatures and rainfall. Peru is also coordinating with U.S. agencies to establish a roadmap for receiving international aid, including equipment and technical expertise, before the onset of heavy rains.

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Copeco · El Niño · Keiko Fujimori · Ministry of Economy and Finance of Peru · Ministry of Health of Argentina · National Directorate of Sanitary Emergencies · National Water Authority · Peruvian Government · San Juan del Río Government · United States

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Honduran President Nasry Asfura authorized advancing third-quarter budget transfers to municipalities to address drought emergencies. diarioroatan.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The probability of El Niño reaching strong or very strong intensity increases during the southern spring. www.criterioonline.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Honduras has declared Red Alert in 75 municipalities, Yellow Alert in 71, and Green Alert in 88 due to severe drought. diarioroatan.com · dinero.hn · noticiaslatam.lat
[○ 1 SOURCE] The National Water Authority (ANA) identified 70 critical points in rivers and ravines requiring urgent attention to reduce flood risks. deultimominuto.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Peru is coordinating with U.S. agencies to establish a roadmap for receiving aid, including potential equipment and expertise, before heavy rains begin. diariocorreo.pe
[DISPUTED] The Peruvian government authorized S/ 60.2 million for health personnel performance-based incentives. consultorsalud.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Argentina's Ministry of Health activated a contingency plan to assist 920,211 people in risk zones due to El Niño. www.criterioonline.com
[DISPUTED] President Keiko Fujimori signed an emergency decree authorizing S/ 179.5 million to mitigate El Niño flood risks in six coastal regions. deultimominuto.com