Honduras declares drought alert for 80% of territory

Honduras drought El Niño food security agricultural loss climate crisis

Honduras has declared a state of alert for approximately 80 percent of its territory due to a severe drought exacerbated by the El Niño phenomenon. The government has placed 234 of the country's 298 municipalities under alert, with 75 areas, including the capital Tegucigalpa, under red alert. This emergency measure aims to mobilize resources to address low reservoir levels, crop failures, and livestock deaths.

The drought has already caused significant economic and food security impacts. In the Yoro department, more than 29,000 families are affected, with reports of approximately 400 cattle lost. In the Yuscarán municipality, roughly 80 percent of crops have been destroyed, prompting the distribution of food assistance to over 1,000 families.

President Nasry Asfura warned that the climate crisis could persist until March or April 2027. To mitigate the impact, the government is planning to drill new wells and construct water reservoirs. Additionally, the United Nations has announced a $20 million donation to assist in mitigating the drought's effects, contributing to a total of $86 million mobilized by the organization to address the emergency.

Entities

Cenaos · Copeco · El Niño · Honduras · Nasry Asfura · United Nations · Yoro · Yuscarán

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[○ 1 SOURCE] More than 1,000 families in Yuscarán are receiving food assistance. proceso.hn
[○ 1 SOURCE] The drought in Yoro affects more than 29,000 families. www.hondudiario.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Approximately 400 cattle have been lost due to prolonged drought in the Yoro department. www.hondudiario.com
[● 4 SOURCES] The climate crisis is expected to extend until March or April 2027. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · elmundo.cr · globalnation.inquirer.net · www.elbuentono.com.mx
[● 4 SOURCES] 234 of 298 Honduran municipalities are under drought alert due to Super El Niño. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · triplenlace.com · www.elbuentono.com.mx · globalnation.inquirer.net
[○ 1 SOURCE] Approximately 80% of crops in the Yuscarán municipality have been lost to drought. proceso.hn
[○ 1 SOURCE] The rainy season began later than expected, resulting in a precipitation deficit of 100 to 200 millimeters. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br
[○ 1 SOURCE] The UN announced a new $20 million donation to mitigate drought effects in Honduras. lahora.gt
[● 5 SOURCES] The Honduran government placed 234 of 298 municipalities on drought alert. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · globalnation.inquirer.net · www.elbuentono.com.mx · www.tunota.com · triplenlace.com