# El Niño 2026 impacts – energy deficit and mitigation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/climate-emergency-preparedness-in-colombia-and-spain
> Updated: 2026-09-17T15:12:57.000Z. Sources: 187. Developments: 60.

The energy and environmental crisis in Colombia continues to intensify as the El Niño phenomenon persists. To manage demand, the government has proposed a draft resolution where households reducing consumption below their average could receive discounts of up to 40%, while those exceeding their average could face surcharges of up to 30%. This complements the Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) incentive program established via Resolution 101120 of 2026. Technical risks are escalating as reservoir levels decline. XM, the wholesale energy market administrator, warned that thermal power generation must exceed 95 GWh per day to mitigate critical drops in water reserves. New regulatory measures under Resolutions 101 120 and 101 126 of 2026 have established specific consumption targets. Users exceeding targets by more than 10% face surcharges of 30% for strata 1-3, 50% for strata 4-6, and 70% for commercial and industrial users. Senator Didier Lobo Chinchilla has criticized these measures, arguing they unfairly penalize Caribbean families who require cooling due to high temperatures. Utility disruptions are expanding. In Medellín, EPM announced nighttime water interruptions starting August 31 due to Piedras Blancas reservoir deficits, while Triple A will suspend service in Barranquilla on September 1 for maintenance. In Bogotá, Enel Colombia has scheduled electricity suspensions for late August in several localities, including Fontibón and Suba. Acolgen president Natalia Gutiérrez warned that without intervention, the El Niño phenomenon could lead to energy shortages or blackouts as late as the first half of 2027. Recent developments highlight growing structural vulnerabilities. Minister of Mines and Energy María Nohemí Arboleda warned that energy tariffs are set to rise as the country relies more on expensive thermal plants due to low water levels. New projections from XM indicate a 98% probability of very strong El Niño intensity during the final quarter of 2026.

## Claims

- The Dominican government is not currently planning an immediate increase in electricity rates. (disputed by 10 sources)
- Minister María Nohemí Arboleda stated that energy tariffs will increase due to high gas costs and the El Niño phenomenon. (disputed)
- Government priorities are focused on improving system performance, increasing energy supply, and reducing losses in distributors. (corroborated by 8 sources)
- The National Multiannual Plan for the Public Sector 2025-2028 includes potential tariff adjustments to address structural challenges. (corroborated by 7 sources)
- The Colombian government is preparing measures to mitigate the impact of the El Niño phenomenon on the electrical system. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The proposal includes potential electricity bill discounts of up to 40% for households that reduce consumption. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Users who exceed their average consumption could face surcharges of up to 30%. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The proposed measures are currently part of a draft resolution and are subject to change. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The Dominican State transferred 505,629 million pesos to cover the deficit of electricity distributors between 2014 and 2024. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The Colombian government has allocated 1.5 trillion pesos to support the electricity sector and ensure service continuity. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The electrical system may require between 95 GWh and 100 GWh of daily thermal generation during extreme drought scenarios. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- A power outage in Colombia could cost approximately $250,000 million per hour. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-17: Colombia energy crisis: Senate investigates high tariffs and rationing risks

Colombia faces a severe energy crisis as the Senate investigates high tariffs, massive debts from companies like Air-e and Afinia, and the potential for economic instability and power rationing.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombia-energy-crisis-senate-investigates-high-tariffs-and-rationing-risks

### 2026-09-16: Drought triggers water rationing in Santander and emergency measures in Allande

Severe droughts are driving water rationing in 13 Colombian municipalities and forcing emergency livestock water measures in Allande, Spain, due to depleted aquifers and low rainfall.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/drought-triggers-water-rationing-in-santander-and-emergency-measures-in-allande

### 2026-09-16: Colombia energy sector faces demand surges and investment needs

Colombian industry leaders warn of energy security risks, citing the need for massive investment to meet demand and concerns that energy-saving mandates could harm the hospitality sector's operations.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombia-energy-sector-faces-demand-surges-and-investment-needs

### 2026-09-13: Energy sector updates in Argentina and Colombia

Argentina authorizes Chubut's energy company to join the wholesale electricity market, while Colombia's XM warns of energy risks due to El Niño and low hydroelectric reserves.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/energy-sector-updates-in-argentina-and-colombia

### 2026-09-09: Colombia energy crisis: Rising tariffs and new CREG consumption limits

Colombia faces rising energy tariffs due to the El Niño phenomenon and gas shortages. New CREG regulations introduce surcharges for exceeding consumption limits, sparking criticism from regional leaders.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombia-energy-minister-warns-of-rising-tariffs-due-to-gas-costs-and-el-nio

### 2026-09-09: Energy infrastructure faces strain in Colombia and Argentina

Energy grids in Colombia and Argentina face significant strain from high demand and aging infrastructure, prompting emergency technical maneuvers in Montería and a US$6.6 billion investment plan in Argentina.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/energy-infrastructure-faces-strain-in-colombia-and-argentina

### 2026-08-28: Energy disruptions reported in Argentina and Colombia

Scheduled power outages are affecting parts of Córdoba, Argentina, and Bogotá, Colombia, while experts warn of potential long-term energy rationing in Colombia due to the El Niño phenomenon.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/roca-and-cervantes-to-face-scheduled-power-outages

### 2026-08-27: Water scarcity affects Dominican Republic and Colombia due to drought

Drought and El Niño are causing water shortages in the Dominican Republic and Colombia, leading to service interruptions in Medellín and infrastructure works in Barranquilla.

14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bogot-water-company-recovers-129-billion-pesos-from-theft

### 2026-08-24: Colombia energy crisis threatens Caribbean region reliability

Colombia faces a severe energy crisis in the Caribbean due to El Niño and infrastructure gaps, prompting calls for state-level policy changes, massive new investments, and a regional mixed-economy utility.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombia-energy-crisis-threatens-caribbean-region-reliability

### 2026-08-19: Colombia energy system faces drought and debt risks

Colombia faces energy security risks from El Niño and rising demand. Financial crises at Air-e and the need for thermal backup to protect reservoirs highlight growing systemic vulnerabilities.

23 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/acera-calls-for-economic-electrification-to-advance-chiles-energy-transition

### 2026-08-18: Colombia faces utility outages and drought conditions

Colombia faces utility disruptions, including water and power outages in Bogotá and Santander, alongside drought-related forest fires and international student arrivals at Universidad Santo Tomás.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombia-faces-utility-outages-and-drought-conditions

### 2026-08-16: Colombia proposes energy bill incentives to combat El Niño

Colombia is proposing electricity bill discounts of up to 40% for households that save energy and surcharges of up to 30% for those who exceed average consumption to combat El Niño effects.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombia-proposes-energy-bill-incentives-to-combat-el-nio

### 2026-08-14: Colombia energy operator warns of increased thermal generation needs

Colombia's XM warns that thermal generation must exceed 95 GWh daily to offset falling reservoir levels and potential risks from a strong El Niño phenomenon.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombia-energy-operator-warns-of-increased-thermal-generation-needs

### 2026-08-09: Colombia faces energy alert as El Niño intensifies

Colombia faces a critical energy alert as a confirmed 'very strong' El Niño threatens hydroelectric reservoirs, necessitating unprecedented thermal power generation to avoid a projected energy deficit.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombia-faces-energy-alert-due-to-strong-el-nio-phenomenon

### 2026-08-04: Colombia faces potential power rationing and fuel shortages as El Niño intensifies

Colombia warns of possible electricity rationing in Cali and national fuel shortages as El Niño worsens, urging energy saving and supply measures.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombia-faces-potential-power-rationing-and-fuel-shortages-as-el-nio-intensifies

### 2026-08-01: Colombia government launches energy‑saving measures to curb electricity bills during El Niño

Colombia’s government urges households to save electricity during El Niño, clarifying no 40 % bill discount exists and promoting efficiency programs to lower costs and ease grid pressure.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombia-government-launches-energysaving-measures-to-curb-electricity-bills-during-el-nio

### 2026-07-26: Colombia's power grid faces possible energy rationing as water reserves dwindle

Colombia’s grid faces a 10 % supply gap amid high demand and low hydro capacity, prompting fears of electricity and gas rationing, while EPM boosts reservoir storage to offset a strong El Niño.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombias-power-grid-faces-possible-energy-rationing-as-water-reserves-dwindle

### 2026-07-19: Colombia's shift to hard‑discount supermarkets transforms household spending

Bancolombia research shows Colombian shoppers are favoring hard‑discount supermarkets, with their share of household spend climbing from 21 % to 55 % between 2019‑2026, driven by price pressure and changing消费行为

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombias-shift-to-harddiscount-supermarkets-transforms-household-spending

### 2026-07-19: Colombia's Arauca floods hit 16,000 families, spur farmer aid demands

Floods in Colombia's Arauca region displaced over 16,000 families and affected 191,000 livestock, leading farmers to demand credit relief, VAT refunds and longer loan terms.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombias-arauca-floods-hit-16000-families-spur-farmer-aid-demands

### 2026-07-19: Colombia faces imminent electricity and gas rationing

Colombia risks electricity and gas rationing as demand outstrips supply; severe El Niño, fuel limits and grid constraints leave the SIN covering only 90% of peak load.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombia-faces-imminent-electricity-and-gas-rationing

### 2026-07-17: Panama Canal faces water shortage as 2026 El Niño intensifies

The 2026 El Niño is intensifying, threatening Panama Canal water levels, suppressing Atlantic hurricanes with strong wind shear, and driving extreme heat and drought risks across Colombia, Ecuador and Chile.

20 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/el-nio-heat-spikes-trigger-record-temperatures-and-fire-risk-in-colombia-and-ecuador

### 2026-07-16: Colombia's Education Ministry orders schools to prepare for possible El Niño in 2026

Colombia's Education Ministry, citing a 61% chance of El Niño in late 2026, ordered schools to update risk plans, identify vulnerable sites, ensure water, improve ventilation and train staff to safeguard school

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombias-education-ministry-orders-schools-to-prepare-for-possible-el-nio-in-2026

### 2026-07-16: Colombia issues alerts on rising sea levels and water‑use inspections amid El Niño concerns

DIMAR alerts Pacific Colombian coast of a major tide surge in July 2026, while Cundinamarca ramps up water‑use inspections as El Niño looms.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombia-issues-alerts-on-rising-sea-levels-and-wateruse-inspections-amid-el-nio-concerns

### 2026-07-16: Colombia's Santander coffee farms face El Niño threat as Huila prepares for up to 3 °C warming

Santander coffee growers warn El Niño could cut yields in 2026, while a study says Huila may warm 2‑3 °C by 2050, raising flood and biodiversity risks.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombias-santander-coffee-farms-face-el-nio-threat-as-huila-prepares-for-up-to-3-c-warming

### 2026-07-15: Peru Congress cuts S/200 million from supplementary credit, halting Central Highway start

Peru’s Congress approved a supplemental credit bill but stripped S/200 million for the New Central Highway, delaying its first phase and prompting criticism from congressman Edgard Reymundo.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/peru-congress-approves-28-bn-budget-expansion-for-2026-el-nio-preparedness

### 2026-07-14: Colombia forest fires trigger emergency alerts in Barranquilla and Cali

Forest fires in Colombia’s Isla Salamanca and Cali’s Cristo Rey hill prompted emergency alerts, air‑quality warnings, and calls for prevention amid a heat wave and El Niño conditions.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombia-forest-fires-trigger-emergency-alerts-in-barranquilla-and-cali

### 2026-07-14: Arauca Mayor Reports Falling Water Levels After Flood Breach Closed

Arauca’s mayor says sealing a 300‑metre river breach has lowered water in many flood‑hit neighborhoods, though some areas still face high levels; monitoring and aid continue.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arauca-mayor-reports-falling-water-levels-after-flood-breach-closed

### 2026-07-13: Colombia's eastern departments flood, displacing over 16,000 families

Floods in eastern Colombia hit 24 municipalities, displacing 16,769 families, closing major roads and prompting army‑led rescues and aid distribution.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombian-army-deploys-troops-to-assist-flood-victims-in-casanare

### 2026-07-13: UBS warns El Niño could hit Latin American economies, Colombia most vulnerable

UBS warns a strong El Niño could spur inflation and higher rates in Latin America, with Colombia most at risk.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ubs-warns-el-nio-could-hit-latin-american-economies-colombia-most-vulnerable

### 2026-07-13: Cundinamarca regional agency launches climate preparation route with local industry

Colombia's Cundinamarca regional corporation launched the 'Ruta de preparación climática' with industry to tackle an anticipated severe 2026 El Niño drought, promoting water‑saving technologies, circular‑econom

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cundinamarca-regional-agency-launches-climate-preparation-route-with-local-industry

### 2026-07-12: Colombia warns of $204 bn per hour blackout risk as El Niño intensifies

El Niño’s rise threatens Colombia with a $204 bn per hour blackout risk, while Ecuador adds 70 MW of thermal power and upgrades its grid to guard against power cuts.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombia-braces-for-historic-el-nio-driven-climate-shift-in-2026

### 2026-07-11: Peru's central bank cites El Niño and Middle‑East tensions as inflation risks

Peru's central bank flags El Niño and Middle‑East tensions as inflation threats while Senamhi predicts a 99% chance of a strong 2027 El Niño, urging preparedness.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/perus-central-bank-cites-el-nio-and-middleeast-tensions-as-inflation-risks

### 2026-07-10: Colombia's agricultural exports face 80% risk from early El Niño

Analdex warns early El Niño could threaten nearly 80 % of Colombia’s non‑mineral agricultural exports in late 2026, endangering coffee, banana, flowers, avocado, sugar, palm oil and aquaculture, and calls for政府

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombias-agricultural-exports-face-80-risk-from-early-el-nio

### 2026-07-10: Cundinamarca Authority Reports Positive Reservoir Balance Ahead of El Niño

Cundinamarca's regional water agency reports improved reservoir levels for early 2026 but warns of an upcoming high‑intensity El Niño, urging water conservation.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cundinamarca-authority-reports-positive-reservoir-balance-ahead-of-el-nio

### 2026-07-10: Arauca and Casanare flood disaster prompts humanitarian corridor request

Heavy rains flooded Arauca, Casanare and Boyacá, displacing thousands, destroying infrastructure and prompting a Colombian request for a Venezuelan humanitarian corridor.

15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/casanare-colombia-sees-nearly-6000-flood-victims-amid-severe-winter-rains

### 2026-07-09: EPM warns blockades could disrupt 16% of Colombia's power supply

EPM warned that blockades in northeast Antioquia could halt five hydro plants that supply about 16 % of Colombia’s electricity (1,617 MW), amid illegal mining and El Niño‑related low water, and has alerted the‑

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/epm-warns-blockades-could-disrupt-16-of-colombias-power-supply

### 2026-07-09: Colombia Energy Minister Edwin Palma Calls Suspension of Power Transition Irresponsible Amid El Niño

Colombia’s energy minister Edwin Palma says suspending the power transition ahead of El Niño is irresponsible and could endanger vulnerable people.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombia-energy-minister-edwin-palma-calls-suspension-of-power-transition-irresponsible-amid-el-nio

### 2026-07-08: Colombia lifts 1.5 million from energy poverty while warning of El Niño‑driven power risks

Colombia cut energy poverty, helping 1.5 million people, but experts fear El Niño‑driven drought could strain electricity supply in 2026‑27.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombia-lifts-15-million-from-energy-poverty-while-warning-of-el-niodriven-power-risks

### 2026-07-07: Colombia struggles to address El Niño impacts despite early warnings

Colombia faces El Niño‑related droughts, water shortages and fires as weak coordination and limited preventive plans hinder response despite early alerts.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombia-struggles-to-address-el-nio-impacts-despite-early-warnings

### 2026-07-07: Peru faces $3 billion losses from upcoming El Niño Costero

Peru could lose $3 billion from the El Niño Costero, affecting agriculture, fisheries and millions of people, while early rains threaten infrastructure and prompt calls for stronger prevention measures.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/el-nio-impacts-agriculture-in-argentina-construction-in-peru-and-heatwaves-in-france

### 2026-07-03: El Niño set to intensify globally, raising heat, drought and flood risks

UN warns El Niño will intensify to a strong episode by July‑September, raising heat, drought and flood risks worldwide; regional forecasts cite wetter Chile, heightened fire and water stress in Colombia, flood‑

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombia-and-peru-brace-for-intensified-el-nio-impacts

### 2026-07-01: Ecuador, Colombia strengthen farming sector ahead of El Niño

Ecuador will send ~1,000 agricultural technicians for El Niño preparedness, while Colombia’s Boyacá department rolls out drought‑resilience training for 400 cattle farmers.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ecuador-colombia-strengthen-farming-sector-ahead-of-el-nio

### 2026-06-30: El Niño 2026‑27 drives preparedness measures and economic forecasts in Peru, Ecuador and beyond

El Niño 2026‑27 spurs growth forecasts in Peru, $19.7 M contingency plans and $1.3 B loss estimates in Ecuador, maritime route shifts, and water‑security measures in Colombia.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ecuador-launches-197-million-plan-to-protect-agriculture-from-202627-el-nio

### 2026-06-26: Colombia faces rising food inflation, consumer credit shifts, and energy security reforms

Colombia's June data show food inflation climbing to 0.49% monthly, consumer credit use rising with point‑of‑sale financing boosting sales, an energy plan targeting new thermal capacity, and a proposal to cut ‑

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombias-energy-system-struggles-with-shortfalls-as-el-nio-intensifies

### 2026-06-26: Continuing Floods Hit San José del Guaviare, Colombia as El Niño Persists

Flooding persists in San José del Guaviare, Colombia, affecting over 1,000 families despite a slight drop in river levels, as El Niño brings heavy rains and a red alert remains in force.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/continuing-floods-hit-san-jos-del-guaviare-colombia-as-el-nio-persists

### 2026-06-25: Chile warns of heightened flood risk as El Niño intensifies

Chile's central region faces heightened flood danger as El Niño may intensify to very strong by 2026‑27, prompting university experts to urge stronger monitoring and prevention, especially in vulnerable valleys

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chile-warns-of-heightened-flood-risk-as-el-nio-intensifies

### 2026-06-24: 2026 El Niño expected to intensify, prompting alerts from Peru to Greece

A strong 2026 El Niño, with a 63 % chance of being “very strong”, is set to trigger floods, droughts, heatwaves and energy strain across Peru, Colombia, Costa Rica, Tonga, Italy and Greece.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombias-creg-launches-energysaving-incentive-as-super-el-nio-looms

### 2026-06-24: Peru's Finance Ministry Secures $500 Million Credit, Raising Disaster Funds to $2.5 B for El Niño

Peru’s MEF adds a US$ 500 million contingent credit, raising total disaster funds to over US$ 2.5 billion and supporting El Niño prevention, mitigation and response.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/peru-earmarks-2-bn-for-el-nio-response-colombia-calls-for-farm-preparedness

### 2026-06-23: Caldas education authorities implement El Niño preparedness measures

Caldas’ schools are preparing for a possible El Niño dry spell in 2026, focusing on water supply, food‑program continuity, fire prevention and emergency planning.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/caldas-education-authorities-implement-el-nio-preparedness-measures

### 2026-06-19: Municipalities in Mauritius, Colombia and Chile Advance Disaster Risk and Food Security Plans

Ceres (Mauritius) plans flood defenses, Santa Marta (Colombia) holds community risk‑mapping, and San Esteban (Chile) marks a year of a food‑security market aiding 1,500 families.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/municipalities-in-mauritius-colombia-and-chile-advance-disaster-risk-and-food-security-plans

### 2026-06-18: Severe floods strike Segovia, Antioquia, Colombia

Intense rains on June 17‑18 caused severe flooding in Segovia, Antioquia, affecting 18 neighborhoods, displacing families and prompting emergency shelters, with no deaths reported.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/severe-floods-strike-segovia-antioquia-colombia

### 2026-06-17: Colombia prepares for severe El Niño impacts with fire and water‑scarcity warnings

Colombia's regional authorities warn that a strong El Niño in late 2026‑27 could trigger forest fires and water shortages, prompting CAR to flag high‑risk towns in Cundinamarca and Boyacá and Nariño to launch a

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombia-prepares-for-severe-el-nio-impacts-with-fire-and-waterscarcity-warnings

### 2026-06-12: Colombia's Energy Ministry rolls out El Niño preparedness plan for power and gas

Colombia's energy ministry unveiled an El Niño response plan with a monitoring committee, household incentives and penalties, and a safeguard for gas supply during Cartagena plant maintenance.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombias-energy-ministry-rolls-out-el-nio-preparedness-plan-for-power-and-gas

### 2026-06-12: Colombia braces for early, potentially intense El Niño event through 2027

Colombia’s Ideam reports an early, potentially very strong El Niño arriving three months ahead of schedule, with >95 % chance of persisting into 2027, threatening water supplies, agriculture, hydro‑electricity,

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombia-braces-for-one-of-the-strongest-el-nio-events-since-1950

### 2026-06-08: Severe Rainfall Triggers Over 600 Emergencies Across Colombian Communities in Early 2026

Over 600 rain‑related emergencies hit Colombia in early 2026, causing floods, landslides and infrastructure damage, affecting thousands of families and prompting coordinated local and regional response.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/severe-rainfall-triggers-over-600-emergencies-across-colombian-communities-in-early-2026

### 2026-06-07: AES Colombia mobilizes heavy equipment to clear landslides in Boyacá

Heavy rains in Boyacá, Colombia triggered landslides on the Transversal del Sisga, prompting AES Colombia to deploy heavy machinery and spend 150‑200 million pesos to keep the Chivor hydroelectric plant running

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aes-colombia-mobilizes-heavy-equipment-to-clear-landslides-in-boyac

### 2026-06-06: Colombia's Agriculture Ministry earmarks $14.2 bn for water infrastructure to mitigate El Niño

Colombia’s Agriculture Ministry approved over $14.2 million to subsidize water‑infrastructure and equipment for small farmers, covering up to 40% of credit costs to offset El Niño impacts.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombias-agriculture-ministry-earmarks-142-bn-for-water-infrastructure-to-mitigate-el-nio

### 2026-06-02: Huila prepares for high‑probability El Niño impact on water and agriculture

Huila's CAM alerts a high‑probability El Niño, urging water‑saving measures to prevent agricultural losses and supply shortages as the event approaches year‑end.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/huila-prepares-for-highprobability-el-nio-impact-on-water-and-agriculture

### 2026-06-02: Municipalities in Colombia and Spain Boost Emergency Preparedness Amid Climate Risks

Dosquebradas (Colombia) handled 118 rainy‑season emergencies and is preparing for dry‑season fire risks, while Elda (Spain) approved a 2026 emergency plan adding power‑outage scenarios to its risk portfolio.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/municipalities-in-colombia-and-spain-boost-emergency-preparedness-amid-climate-risks

### 2026-05-24: Colombia braces for El Niño: energy shortfalls and Antioquia launches water‑fire contingency

Colombia faces potential energy blackouts as El Niño looms, while Antioquia activates water‑fire contingency plans to mitigate drought and fire risks.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombia-braces-for-el-nio-energy-shortfalls-and-antioquia-launches-waterfire-contingency

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