El Niño phenomenon triggers regional emergency preparations

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Governments and local authorities across Argentina, Uruguay, and Colombia are intensifying emergency preparations in response to the El Niño phenomenon, which is expected to bring heavy rainfall and increased flooding risks. In Colombia, the UNGRD has allocated $38,900 million to bolster the capacity of operational agencies and the military, as several capital cities face high risk levels.

In Uruguay, President Yamandú Orsi met with mayors to coordinate financial and logistical support for preventive infrastructure, such as drainage systems and road repairs. Similarly, the cities of Salto and Concordia are coordinating cross-border emergency plans, citing weather patterns similar to those seen in 2015-2016.

In Argentina, provincial governments in Chaco and San Juan are implementing contingency protocols. Chaco officials noted that only 46% of municipalities have submitted required emergency readiness reports. In Córdoba, a collective environmental injunction has been filed to mandate urgent hydraulic infrastructure works to prevent flooding. Local municipalities, including Pocito, Crespo, and San Jerónimo Sud, are actively maintaining drainage channels and storm drains to mitigate potential impacts.

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[○ 1 SOURCE] San Jerónimo Sud is increasing cleaning of drains and channels to prepare for higher than usual rainfall. anoticiados.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The El Niño phenomenon is expected to intensify, potentially causing extreme weather patterns globally. elsubmarinojujuy.com.ar
[○ 1 SOURCE] The WMO predicts a nearly 100% probability that El Niño will persist until February 2027. elsubmarinojujuy.com.ar
[○ 1 SOURCE] Coronel Dorrego is coordinating with emergency services and the Aeroclub to prepare for potential weather emergencies. ladorrego.com.ar
[○ 1 SOURCE] A collective environmental injunction has been filed in Córdoba to force the state to implement hydraulic works before the 'Super Niño' phenomenon. somoscordobeses.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Santa Marta has activated a three-month prevention plan involving drainage maintenance and heavy machinery readiness. www.elcallejero.co
[○ 1 SOURCE] Santotome has 88% of its pumping system operational and is working to install two additional electric pumps. www.santotomealdia.com.ar
[○ 1 SOURCE] Chile is hiring 10,000 workers via Conaf to prepare for the summer wildfire season. radiopaulina.cl
[○ 1 SOURCE] The El Niño phenomenon has a nearly 100% probability of persisting until February 2027. elsubmarinojujuy.com.ar
[○ 1 SOURCE] Coronel Dorrego is coordinating emergency response plans involving police, firefighters, and health services. ladorrego.com.ar
[○ 1 SOURCE] Santotome is currently operating 88% of its pumping system for flood prevention. www.santotomealdia.com.ar
[○ 1 SOURCE] A collective environmental injunction has been filed in Córdoba to mandate hydraulic infrastructure works. somoscordobeses.com